Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
VS
Radeon RX 550X

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD vs Radeon RX 550X

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 550X

2018Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega 11 PRD and Radeon RX 550X

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD scores 2,402 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
G3D Mark Score
2,402
2,381
Architecture
GCN 5.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
704+38%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+45%
1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1251 MHz+6%
1183 MHz
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
44+38%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
Encoder
VCE 3.4
UVD
Decoder
UVD 7.0
VCE
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
TDP
15W-70%
50W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
300W
Power Connector
None
None
Length
0mm
145mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
160.1+236%
47.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDRadeon RX 550X
MSRP
$0-100%
$109
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$45
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
52.9
Codename
Raven
Lexa
Release
May 10 2018
December 16 2018
Ranking
#673
#642