AMD Radeon RX 550
The AMD Radeon RX 550 is a AMD GPU on the Polaris (GCN 4) architecture, released 2017-04-18 at $79 MSRP. 2GB GDDR5, 1183MHz boost clock, 50W TDP.
AMD Radeon RX 550: key specs and price?
2GB GDDR5 (128-bit), 50W TDP, PCIe 3.0 x8, $79 MSRP.
Specifications
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2017-04-18 |
| MSRP | $79 |
| Architecture | Polaris (GCN 4) |
| Process | GlobalFoundries 14nm |
| CUDA Cores | 512 |
| Base Clock | 1100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz |
| Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit |
| TDP | 50 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x DVI-D |
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Positioning
Among the 42 verified GPUs tracked here, the RX 550's launch price ($79) sits in the 100th percentile for affordability, and its 2GB VRAM in the 95th percentile for capacity.
Its price per GB of VRAM is $40, 14% below the category median.
At 50W TDP it ranks in the 100th percentile for power efficiency; a 380W+ power supply is recommended.
Released in 2017, it has been followed by 36 newer verified products in this category.
Spec Insight
The RX 550's 2GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus suits primarily FHD (1080p) gaming by common capacity guidelines; actual VRAM demand varies by title and settings.
Board power (TDP) is 50W — a 380W+ power supply is recommended with system headroom. It connects via PCIe 3.0 x8 and offers 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x DVI-D.
Timeline
- 2017-04-18 — RX 550 출시 (MSRP $79)
FAQ
What power supply does the RX 550 require?
With a 50W TDP, a power supply of 380W or higher is recommended for the RX 550.
How much VRAM does the RX 550 have?
The RX 550 has 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus.
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Related
- gpu/gtx-950 (competitor)
- gpu/rx-570 (competitor)
- gpu/gtx-960 (category)
- gpu/rx-5500-xt (brand)
- gpu/gtx-1660 (category)
Sources
- www.amd.com https://www.amd.com/en/products/graphics/radeon-500/rx-550
- en.wikipedia.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radeon_RX_500_series
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