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 560.
The Radeon RX 560 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 550, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 550, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $26,009 INR cheaper.
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Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 560 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 560 packs 1,024 stream processors versus 640 on the Radeon RX 550.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 550 starts at $22,290 INR against $48,299 INR for the Radeon RX 560. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 550 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 550 still sits about $22,211 INR above its $79 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 560 still sits about $48,200 INR above its $99 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 550 pulls less power (50W vs 60W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 560 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 560's memory is faster — 112 GB/s versus 96 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 550 or Radeon RX 560?
Choose the Radeon RX 560 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 550 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 560 better than the Radeon RX 550?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 550 or the Radeon RX 560?
Is the Radeon RX 560 worth the extra $26,009 INR over the Radeon RX 550?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 640 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,019 MHz | 1,175 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,183 MHz | 1,275 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 112 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 50 W✓ | 60 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |