Radeon R7 370 vs Radeon RX 550
Neither the Radeon R7 370 nor the Radeon RX 550 pulls ahead in performance; treat them as equals on speed. The Radeon RX 550, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $8,312 SEK cheaper.
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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.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $1,260 SEK for the Radeon RX 550 versus $9,572 SEK for the Radeon R7 370. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 550 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~660% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 550 still sits about $1,181 SEK above its $79 SEK MSRP. The Radeon R7 370 still sits about $9,423 SEK above its $149 SEK MSRP.
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?
Choose the Radeon R7 370 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 near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which should you buy: Radeon R7 370 or Radeon RX 550?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 1,024✓ | 640 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 925 MHz | 1,019 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1,183 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 5.6 Gbps | 6 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s✓ | 96 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 110 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Apr 2017 |