GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 550 and Radeon RX 570.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 570 comes out dramatically faster — about 500% ahead of the Radeon RX 550.
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Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 570 is dramatically faster, around 500% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 570 packs 2,048 stream processors versus 640 on the Radeon RX 550.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 550 is the gentler choice at 50W versus 150W. The Radeon RX 570 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 570 carries 4GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 550. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 570's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 96 GB/s (256-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 570?
The Radeon RX 570 is the faster card by about 500%. 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 570 better than the Radeon RX 550?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 550 or the Radeon RX 570?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 640 | 2,048✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,019 MHz | 1,168 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,183 MHz | 1,244 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 224 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 550 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 50 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |
