Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs Radeon RX 560

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $64 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Delivers 191.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 108.6 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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182.9% HIGHER MSRP
$99 MSRPvs$35 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.2 vs 108.6 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $64 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Delivers 191.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 108.6 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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182.9% HIGHER MSRP
$99 MSRPvs$35 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.2 vs 108.6 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 550X (móvel) better than Radeon RX 560?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,800 vs 3,682 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 75W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $35 MSRP. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is about $64 cheaper on MSRP at $35 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $35 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (50W vs 75W), and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is Radeon RX 560 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 560 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $99 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	47 FPS	41 FPS
medium	29 FPS	26 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	31 FPS	28 FPS
medium	18 FPS	17 FPS
high	10 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	10 FPS
medium	7 FPS	7 FPS
high	4 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	78 FPS	88 FPS
medium	49 FPS	58 FPS
high	36 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	33 FPS	42 FPS
medium	23 FPS	31 FPS
high	15 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	11 FPS
medium	7 FPS	9 FPS
high	6 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	171 FPS	166 FPS
medium	137 FPS	133 FPS
high	114 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	124 FPS
medium	103 FPS	99 FPS
high	86 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	83 FPS
medium	68 FPS	66 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	145 FPS	154 FPS
medium	110 FPS	119 FPS
high	89 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	110 FPS
medium	81 FPS	87 FPS
high	66 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	62 FPS
medium	45 FPS	47 FPS
high	35 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X (móvel) and Radeon RX 560

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,800+3%	3,682
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1024+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.647 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1287 MHz	1275 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	160 KB	256 KB+60%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	Radeon RX 560
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70 C
Perf/Watt	76.0+55%	49.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 64.6% less ($64 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 37.2 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 191.9% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).