NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 550 4GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 550 4GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 4090 outperforms RX 550 4GB by 175% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+175%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 550 4GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB shows a 175% advantage for RTX 4090 in gaming performance, while RX 550 4GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
8832
65100
71100
10056
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4090 is the best overall choice
RTX 4090 leads in combined game performance. RX 550 4GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4090 leads in the combined performance index
RX 550 4GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 4090
131 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 550 4GB
100/100 · Price $119The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
88Better
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
70Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
67Better
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
65
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
80Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0b
TFLOPS82.58Better1.211
DirectX12.212.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption450 W50 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR5
Power connector16 pin—
Release date20222017
ArchitectureAda LovelacePolaris
ThicknessTriple-slotVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9—
Launch price$1599—
Shader units / cores16384Better640
Clock speed2235 - 2520 MHzBetter1100 - 1183 MHz
Base clock2235 MHzBetter1100 MHz
Boost clock2520 MHzBetter1183 MHz
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter4 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter7 GHz
Memory bus384 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth1008 GB/sBetter112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x8
Power consumption450 W50 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter14 nm
Recommended PSU850 WVaries by board
Length304 mmVaries by board
Die size609 mm²103 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 72 MBL1 16 KB, L2 0.5 MB
Transistor count76300 millionBetter2200 million
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 4090RX 550 4GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
45 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
38 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
29 FPSEstimated 66%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 409045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 409017 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 409045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 409017 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 4090365 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB162 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090252 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB112 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090188 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB62 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 409095 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB22 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 4090230 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB105 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090205 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB89 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090142 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB45 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 409068 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 4090284 FPSEstimated 80%RX 550 4GB132 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 4090194 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB84 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090172 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB56 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4090131 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB32 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRTX 409045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 409017 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 4090187 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB85 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090157 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB70 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4090126 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB40 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 409074 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 4GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 409045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 409017 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 409045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 409017 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 409045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409038 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 409029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 409017 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 4GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100883293%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100893783%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100913980%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001005656%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1006510042%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100934374%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100934178%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100913980%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100954571%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100923981%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9—
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelacePolaris
Process node5 nmBetter14 nm
Release date20222017
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count76300 millionBetter2200 million
Die size609 mm²103 mm²Better
Shader units / cores16384Better640
Base clock2235 MHzBetter1100 MHz
Boost clock2520 MHzBetter1183 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x8
Length304 mmVaries by board
ThicknessTriple-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU850 WVaries by board
Power connector16 pin—
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4090 and RX 550 4GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter4 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory bus384 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS82.58Better1.211
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 4090 or RX 550 4GB?+
RTX 4090 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 550 4GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4090 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 4090 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 4090 offers more overall performance, while RTX 4090 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4090 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 550 4GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4090 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4090 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4090 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 550 4GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 550 4GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 4090 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.