Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
VS
T400 4GB

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs T400 4GB

AMD

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1287 MHz
VS

T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is positioned at rank 6 and the T400 4GB is on rank 63, so the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
100%
#8
91%
#9
90%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
82%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
82%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar T400 4GB

#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
97%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
97%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
96%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
92%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
90%
#48
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
618%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
100%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
99%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
93%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
91%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
91%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
91%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The T400 4GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550X (móvel).

InsightRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $99 for the T400 4GB, it costs 65% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 182.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+182.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($35)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X (móvel) and T400 4GB

AMD

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 and the T400 4GB reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score
3,800
3,803
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640+67%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.647 TFLOPS+51%
1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1287 MHz
1425 MHz+11%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+67%
24
L1 Cache
160 KB
384 KB+140%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the T400 4GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 50% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
TDP
50W
30W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
156mm
Slots
1
Perf/Watt
76.0
126.8+67%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the T400 4GB launched at $159 and now averages $99. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 64.6% less ($64 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 38.4 (T400 4GB) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 182.8% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureRadeon RX 550X (móvel)T400 4GB
MSRP
$35-78%
$159
Avg Price (30d)
$35-65%
$99
Performance per Dollar
108.6+183%
38.4
Codename
Polaris 23
TU117
Release
April 11 2018
May 6 2021
Ranking
#648
#518