Radeon RX 550
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon RX 500 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR5
- TDP:
- 50 W
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Radeon RX 550 Review
Radeon RX 550 graphics card, 4 GB VRAM, 50 W TDP.
The Radeon RX 550 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 500 Series lineup, launched 4/18/2017. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5 and runs within a 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 Radeon RX 550 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 500 Series lineup, launched 4/18/2017. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5 and runs within a 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 Radeon RX 550 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 RX 500 Series listings, the Radeon RX 550 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 | Reference |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Desktop Add-In Card |
|---|---|
| Series | Legacy |
Performance
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz |
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Shader Units | 512 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 1100 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
Power
| Board Power | 50 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 400 W |
Host interface
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 8 |
Display and media
| DisplayPort Version | DP 1.4 |
|---|
Market and workstation
| MSRP | 79 USD |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 4/18/2017 |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Radeon RX 550?
The Radeon RX 550 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Boost Clock 1183, VRAM 4 GB, Memory Type GDDR5.
Who is the Radeon RX 550 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 RX 550?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).