Radeon Ryzen 5 150 vs Radeon RX 550
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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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 Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 Radeon Ryzen 5 150.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $350), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 930.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+930.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅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 Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon RX 550
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. 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: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. 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: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595 | 2,674+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 5 150 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 155mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9 | 53.5+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 90% less ($315 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 932.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $79-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $35-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 76.4+932% |
| Codename | Lexa | Lexa |
| Release | April 20 2017 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #617 | #617 |
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