Radeon RX 6550M
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Radeon RX 6550M

AMD

G3D Mark

9,705

January 4 2023
80 Watt
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)

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 Radeon RX 6550M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2840 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,705 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6550M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low191 FPS
medium150 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1440p
low124 FPS
medium96 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra50 FPS
4k
low61 FPS
medium47 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low29 FPS
medium23 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1440p
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra4 FPS
4k
low7 FPS
medium5 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low109 FPS
medium97 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS
medium68 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4k
low30 FPS
medium25 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low243 FPS
medium216 FPS
high174 FPS
ultra154 FPS
1440p
low172 FPS
medium159 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra134 FPS
4k
low92 FPS
medium86 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra64 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low73 FPS
medium61 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium47 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4k
low29 FPS
medium26 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra21 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low335 FPS
medium294 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra174 FPS
1440p
low245 FPS
medium222 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra129 FPS
4k
low146 FPS
medium128 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra57 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low437 FPS
medium276 FPS
high164 FPS
ultra125 FPS
1440p
low328 FPS
medium185 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4k
low149 FPS
medium87 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra30 FPS
Once Human

Once Human

1080p
low99 FPS
medium80 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium59 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low35 FPS
medium29 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low105 FPS
medium92 FPS
high79 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS
medium80 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra56 FPS
4k
low47 FPS
medium44 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra29 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6550M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6550M scores 9,705 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 24), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.816 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2840 MHz from a base of 2000 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6550M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score9,705
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 24
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient6 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1024
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2840 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance5.816 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second181.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x4
Transistor Count5,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#267
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6550M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering 144 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6550M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM144 GB/s
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache1024 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 6550M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6550M
FSR Frame Generation✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames✅ Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode).

SpecificationRadeon RX 6550M
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 3.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6550M draws 80 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6550M
TDPPower consumption under load80 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

26 specs

ROPs32
TMUs64
Vram4 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR 3 + AFMF
L0 Cache256 kB
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache1024 kB
L3 Cache16 MB
Core Clock2000 MHz
Boost Clock2840 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed14 Gbps
Shading Units1024
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0 x4
Memory Bandwidth144 GB/s
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count5,400 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: Yes | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: Yes | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores16
Texture Fill Rate181.8
Manufacturing Process6 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)
Frame Generation TechFSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Power Consumption (TDP)80 Watt
Floating Point Performance5.816 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameNavi 24
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
Release DateJanuary 4 2023
Performance Ranking Position267

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