UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs vs Radeon RX 550X
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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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 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑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
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 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs and Radeon RX 550X
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.
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs scores 2,400 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,400 | 2,381 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 512+967% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz+23% | 1183 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 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 | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 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) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 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: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) | UVD |
| Decoder | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs draws 28W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 56.4% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-44% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 85.7+80% | 47.6 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs costs 55.6% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 120.0 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) — 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 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-56% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.0+127% | 52.9 |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | Lexa |
| Release | August 15 2020 | December 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #712 | #642 |
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