GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX Vega 64.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 64 comes out dramatically faster — about 1300% ahead of the Radeon RX 550.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
Comparable or lower specs
Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 1300% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 550 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 64 packs 4,096 stream processors versus 640 on the Radeon RX 550.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 550 is the gentler choice at 50W versus 295W. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 295W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX Vega 64 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 550. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX Vega 64's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 96 GB/s (2048-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 550 or Radeon RX Vega 64?
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card by about 1300%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the Radeon RX 550?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 550 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 640 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,019 MHz | 1,247 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,183 MHz | 1,546 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 50 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2017 |