GPU comparison with benchmarksThe PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 550 (Baffin 8 CU) (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 96 GB/s.
The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP is based on the AMD Radeon RX 550 (Baffin 10 CU) (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 96 GB/s. |
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GPUThe PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 has the Baffin LE graphics chip installed, which is based on the GCN 4 architecture. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP is based on the graphics chip Baffin LE, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP |
AMD Radeon RX 550 (Baffin 8 CU) | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 550 (Baffin 10 CU) |
Baffin LE | GPU Chip | Baffin LE |
GCN 4 | Architecture | GCN 4 |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
512 | Shader | 640 |
16 | Render Output Units | 16 |
32 | Texture Units | 40 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 clocks at 1.500 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 6.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP is 6.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.500 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.500 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.500 GHz |
6.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.0 Gbps |
96 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.019 GHz | Base Clock | 1.019 GHz |
1.071 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.071 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 is powered by connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 50 W. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 65 W. |
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50 W | TDP | 65 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
80 °C | Tjunction max | 80 °C |
PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 is equipped with a total of 1 Axial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
1x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 5120x2880 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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5120x2880 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12 | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 8 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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152 mm | Length | 158 mm |
111 mm | Height | 112 mm |
38 mm | Width | 28 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 8 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 has been manufactured with a structure width of 14 nanometers since Q4/2017. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP came on the market in Q4/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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AXRX 550 4GBD5-DH | Part-no | 11268-15 |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
79 $ | Launch Price | 79 $ |
14 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |
PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5
4 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 640SP
4 GB GDDR5 |