GeForce MX550
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
4,480
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$150
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.
Overview
The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce MX550 is positioned at rank #187 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce MX550 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce MX550 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX550 scores 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU117S), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.703 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1320 MHz from a base of 1065 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 4,480 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU117S |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1024 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1320 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1065 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.703 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 42.24 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 4,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #468 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX550 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering 80 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 80 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX550 draws 25 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile.
| Specification | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 25 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150, the GeForce MX550 delivers 30 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #187 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #468 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #187 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #468 |
| Release Date | December 17 2021 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
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