Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $60 for the Radeon RX 560, it costs 42% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 76.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 560 and Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) reaches 3,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1287 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,682 | 3,800+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+59% | 1.647 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz | 1287 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 560 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 49.1 | 76.0+55% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 41.7% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 76.9% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $35-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $35-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.4 | 108.6+77% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #527 | #648 |
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