Radeon 550X
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon 500X Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR5
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Radeon 550X Review
Radeon 550X graphics card, 4 GB VRAM.
The Radeon 550X is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon 500X Series lineup, launched 4/3/2018. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The Radeon 550X is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon 500X Series lineup, launched 4/3/2018. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The Radeon 550X follows AMD's Radeon 600|500|400 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon 500X Series listings, the Radeon 550X reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
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)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Series | Radeon 500X Series |
|---|
Performance
| VRAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz |
Physical & Power
| TDP | 50 W |
|---|---|
| Card Length | 145 mm |
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Process Node | Other |
| Shader Units | 512 |
| Compute Blocks | 8 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 1082 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit |
|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
Power
| Power Connector | None |
|---|
Host interface
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
|---|
Display and media
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 HDR |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Count | 1 |
| HDMI Count | 1 |
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | 3/27/2019 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Radeon 550X?
The Radeon 550X is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 8 / 10, Stream Processors 512 / 640, Boost Clock 1287.
Who is the Radeon 550X best suited to?
Best suited to: 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 Radeon 550X?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).