Radeon RX 550 vs R9 M390X
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon R9 M390X with Radeon RX 550, including specs and performance data.
R9 M390X outperforms RX 550 by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 457 | 560 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 22 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 2.92 |
| Power efficiency | 9.20 | 9.76 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) |
| GPU code name | Amethyst | Lexa |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 5 May 2015 (9 years ago) | 20 April 2017 (7 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $79 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2048 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 723 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1183 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 5,000 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 92.54 | 37.86 |
| Floating-point processing power | 2.961 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 | 32 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Length | no data | 145 mm |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | no data | 1750 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
| Eyefinity | + | - |
| HDMI | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| FreeSync | + | - |
| HD3D | + | - |
| PowerTune | + | - |
| DualGraphics | + | - |
| ZeroCore | + | - |
| Switchable graphics | + | - |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | Not Listed | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | + | 1.2.131 |
| Mantle | + | - |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+57.1%
|
21−24
−57.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
+44.4%
|
27−30
−44.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
| Metro Exodus | 27−30
+50%
|
18−20
−50%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
+44.4%
|
18−20
−44.4%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
+44.4%
|
27−30
−44.4%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+57.1%
|
21−24
−57.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+51.9%
|
27−30
−51.9%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
+45%
|
40−45
−45%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
+44.4%
|
27−30
−44.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 35−40
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Metro Exodus | 27−30
+50%
|
18−20
−50%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
+54%
|
50−55
−54%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
+44.4%
|
18−20
−44.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−33
+42.9%
|
21−24
−42.9%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
+44.4%
|
27−30
−44.4%
|
| World of Tanks | 140−150
+44%
|
100−105
−44%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+57.1%
|
21−24
−57.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+51.9%
|
27−30
−51.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
+44.4%
|
27−30
−44.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
+54%
|
50−55
−54%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
+44.4%
|
27−30
−44.4%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 6−7
+50%
|
4−5
−50%
|
| Dota 2 | 12−14
+44.4%
|
9−10
−44.4%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 12−14
+44.4%
|
9−10
−44.4%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 60−65
+57.5%
|
40−45
−57.5%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| World of Tanks | 70−75
+44%
|
50−55
−44%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+57.1%
|
14−16
−57.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
+43.8%
|
16−18
−43.8%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 14−16
+50%
|
10−11
−50%
|
| Metro Exodus | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+44.4%
|
9−10
−44.4%
|
| Valorant | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Dota 2 | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 27−30
+61.1%
|
18−20
−61.1%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7
+50%
|
4−5
−50%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 9−10
+50%
|
6−7
−50%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Dota 2 | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Fortnite | 10−12
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12−14
+44.4%
|
9−10
−44.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
| Valorant | 10−11
+42.9%
|
7−8
−42.9%
|
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 9.91 | 7.01 |
| Recency | 5 May 2015 | 20 April 2017 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 50 Watt |
R9 M390X has a 41.4% higher aggregate performance score.
RX 550, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.
The Radeon R9 M390X is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon RX 550 in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon R9 M390X is a notebook card while Radeon RX 550 is a desktop one.
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