Radeon RX 550X vs GeForce MX330

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX330

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

99%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

96%

#283

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

693%

#285

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

628%

#286

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

626%

#290

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

570%

#291

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

566%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

98%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

96%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

96%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX330.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $100 for the GeForce MX330, it costs 55% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 125.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+125.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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.

Radeon RX 550X Benchmark Check

GeForce MX330 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X and GeForce MX330

Radeon RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X scores 2,381 and the GeForce MX330 reaches 2,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX330 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 384 (GeForce MX330). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X) vs 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1594 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
G3D Mark Score	2,381+1%	2,350
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.224 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1594 MHz+35%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB	144 KB+13%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
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)

The Radeon RX 550X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX330 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	48 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 12 (GeForce MX330). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon RX 550X) vs Pascal (GeForce MX330). Decoder: VCE vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
Encoder	UVD	Pascal
Decoder	VCE	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce MX330's 10W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550X) vs 350W (GeForce MX330). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX330
TDP	50W	10W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	47.6	235.0+394%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce MX330 launched at $150 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX 550X costs 55% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 23.5 (GeForce MX330) — the Radeon RX 550X offers 125.1% better value. The GeForce MX330 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).