AMD Radeon RX 6550S
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon RX 6000 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR6
- TDP:
- Up to 50 W
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AMD Radeon RX 6550S Review
AMD Radeon RX 6550S graphics card, 4 GB VRAM, Up to 50 W TDP.
The AMD Radeon RX 6550S is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 6000 Series lineup, launched 1/4/2023. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR6 and runs within a Up to 50 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The AMD Radeon RX 6550S is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 6000 Series lineup, launched 1/4/2023. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR6 and runs within a Up to 50 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The AMD Radeon RX 6550S follows AMD's Radeon RX reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon RX 6000 Series listings, the AMD Radeon RX 6550S reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Specifications
Platform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Series | Radeon RX 6000 Series |
|---|
Performance
| VRAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
Physical & Power
| TDP | Up to 50 W |
|---|
Silicon
| Shader Units | 1024 |
|---|---|
| Compute Blocks | 16 |
Clocks
| Game Clock | 2170 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit |
|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s |
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | 1/4/2023 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Notebook |
|---|---|
| Memory Speed | Up to 16 Gbps |
| Infinity Cache | 16 MB |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 6550S?
The AMD Radeon RX 6550S is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 16, Stream Processors 1024, Game Clock 2170.
Who is the AMD Radeon RX 6550S best suited to?
It suits buyers comparing amd's official reference specifications, researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon RX 6550S?
It is a poor fit for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details, overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).