Graphics Card Comparison
RX 550
RX 550 — AMD desktop graphics card (2017, Polaris) with 2 GB of GDDR5, averaging 11 fps at 1440p; launched at $79.
Key specifications
| 3DMark Time Spy | 423 |
|---|---|
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | 22 |
| Avg FPS @ 1440p | 11 |
| Avg FPS @ 4K | 6 |
| FP32 compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 |
| VRAM (GB) | 2 |
| Memory bandwidth (GB/s) | 112 |
| TDP (W) | 50 |
| Launch MSRP (USD) | $79 |
About RX 550
The RX 550 is a AMD desktop graphics card from 2017 on the Polaris architecture, with 2 GB of GDDR5 (112 GB/s bandwidth) and a 50 W TDP. It averages about 22 fps at 1080p, 11 fps at 1440p and 6 fps at 4K across our game suite, scoring 423 in 3DMark Time Spy. It launched at $79.
The comparisons below show how RX 550 stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 550 any good?
RX 550 — AMD desktop graphics card (2017, Polaris) with 2 GB of GDDR5, averaging 11 fps at 1440p; launched at $79.
What are the key specs of the RX 550?
See the specification table above for the full breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-01