Radeon RX 550X vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Radeon RX 550X
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $45 for the Radeon RX 550X, it costs 56% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 126.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 and UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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.
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 550X scores 2,381 and the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs reaches 2,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,381 | 2,400 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+967% | 48 |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1450 MHz+23% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 550X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon RX 550X) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: VCE vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Decoder | VCE | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550X draws 50W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W — a 56.4% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550X) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 28W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 47.6 | 85.7+80% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0 and now averages $20. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs costs 55.6% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 120.0 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) — the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers 126.8% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $20-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.9 | 120.0+127% |
| Codename | Lexa | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | December 16 2018 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #642 | #712 |
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