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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 50 W

XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.3

Performance

24.0%

1.8

Memory

12.0%

4.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.2

Design

4.0%

6.8

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is a compact graphics card built on the 14nm Lexa PRO architecture, featuring 512 stream processors, a base clock of 1100 MHz, and a boost clock of up to 1203 MHz. It is equipped with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus, delivering a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. Main pros include its space-saving low-profile design, making it ideal for small form factor (SFF) builds, and its efficient 50W power draw that requires no external PCIe power connectors. Additionally, it offers modern display support with HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.4a outputs for 4K video playback. However, cons include limited performance in demanding AAA titles, where it often struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p without significant setting reductions, and its reliance on a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface which may bottleneck performance on older PCIe 2.0 motherboards.

Technical Specifications of XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

3.0
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a technical score of 2.97 points, which is lower than that of 97.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

5.1
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.1 points, which is lower than 95.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

1.23 TFLOPS
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB delivers 1.23 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 98.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

112 GB/s
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 95% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 92.7% of graphics cards and equal to 7.1% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 W
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a TDP of 50 W, which is lower than that of 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

50 W
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB draws 50 W under peak load, which is lower than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

350 W
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB recommends a 350 W PSU, which is lower than that of 94.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

178 mm
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is 178 mm long, which is shorter than 93.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

121 mm
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is 121 mm tall, which is shorter than 62.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB vs the average graphics card

  • 76.7% lower TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.50 W vs 215 W
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.350 W vs 650 W
  • 16x larger L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.512 MB vs 32 MB
  • 107.37 mm shorter card length
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is shorter than the average graphics card (178 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is shorter than the average graphics card (178 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.178 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 4.82x cheaper
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).£110 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.50 W vs 220 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 16x larger L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 66.1% smaller GPU die
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (103 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 76.7% lower TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 107.37 mm shorter card length
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is shorter than the average graphics card (178 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 51.9% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,203 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 32 fewer compute units
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 42.7% lower base clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 89.8% lower texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (38.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 88.3% lower pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (19.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 94.6% lower FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 94.7% lower compute throughput
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,840 fewer FP32 units
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (512 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 63.2% slower memory speed
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No ray tracing
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older DirectX version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 100% fewer transistors
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 2 fewer fans
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No backplate
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 51.9% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,203 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,203 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1203 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 32 fewer compute units
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 2.8x larger process node
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 42.7% lower base clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1100 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
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What customers like about XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB?

  • Ideal for small form factor (SFF) and low-profile cases like Dell Optiplex
  • Does not require an external power connector; draws all power from the PCIe slot
  • Quiet and cool operation, often staying under 60°C under load
  • Significant performance jump compared to integrated graphics (e.g., Intel HD 530/630)
  • Supports 4K video playback at 60Hz and HDR via HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort
  • 4GB VRAM allows for higher texture settings in games like Red Dead Redemption 2 compared to 2GB models

What customers dislike about XFX Radeon RX 550 Low Profile 4GB?

  • Struggles with modern AAA titles, often requiring low settings or sub-1080p resolution to reach playable frame rates
  • Poor price-to-performance ratio when compared to the RX 560 or used GTX 1050 cards
  • Some units may not ship with the required low-profile bracket despite being marketed as such
  • Requires manual driver installation for stability; default Windows 10 drivers can cause crashes
  • Nightmarish driver installation reported for some Linux distributions

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01/10/2017
Goedkope grafische kaarten met 4K voor kantoor-pc's If you are looking for broader performance benchmarks or user feedback on this exact model, would...

This review evaluates budget-friendly graphics cards starting around €85, specifically testing three AMD Radeon RX 550 and three Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 models intended to upgrade older office PCs for 4K display support and modern video decoding (such as HEVC and VP9). The Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 chips, including models from MSI and Zotac, are highly recommended for compact, quiet...Read more

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