
Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD vs Radeon RX 550X

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon 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)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | Radeon 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 |
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