GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On performance, the Radeon R7 370 and Radeon RX 550 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.

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VS
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+87% Bandwidth (179.2 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+60% Stream Processors (1,024 vs 640)
AMD
Radeon RX 550
Price
€77
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+21% Boost Clock (1,183 MHz vs 975 MHz)

Radeon R7 370 vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon R7 370 vs Radeon RX 550

The Radeon R7 370 and Radeon RX 550 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming. The Radeon R7 370 packs 1,024 stream processors versus 640 on the Radeon RX 550.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 550 draws just 50W versus 110W for the Radeon R7 370, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern GCN 4.0 (Polaris) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon R7 370's memory is faster — 179 GB/s versus 96 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 550 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R7 370 (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs GCN 1.0), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon R7 370 or Radeon RX 550?

The Radeon R7 370 is the faster card. 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 R7 370 better than the Radeon RX 550?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon R7 370 or the Radeon RX 550?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon R7 370Radeon RX 550
ArchitectureGCN 1.0GCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 28nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)1,024640

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon R7 370Radeon RX 550
Base Clock925 MHz1,019 MHz
Boost Clock975 MHz1,183 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon R7 370Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed5.6 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth179.2 GB/s96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon R7 370Radeon RX 550
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
TDP110 W50 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pinNone
ReleasedJun 2015Apr 2017