NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon RX 550 2GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 550 2GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 5090 outperforms RX 550 2GB by 213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+213%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 5090 vs Radeon RX 550 2GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB shows a 213% advantage for RTX 5090 in gaming performance, while RX 550 2GB 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
10032
58100
50100
10056
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 5090 is the best overall choice
RTX 5090 leads in combined game performance. RX 550 2GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 5090 leads in the combined performance index
RX 550 2GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 550 2GB
164 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 550 2GB
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 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
100Better
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
78Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
76Better
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
58
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
82Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.212.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 1.4
Release date20252017
Launch price——
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Polaris
Recommended PSU950 WVaries by board
Length304 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Transistor count92.2 billionBetter2200 million
Die size750 mm²103 mm²Better
Shader units / cores21760Better640
TFLOPS104.8Better1.211
Power consumption575 W50 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR5
Power connector16 pin—
Base clock2017 MHzBetter1100 MHz
Clock speed2017 - 2407 MHzBetter1100 - 1183 MHz
Boost clock2407 MHzBetter1183 MHz
VRAM32 GB GDDR7Better2 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency28 GHzBetter7 GHz
Memory bus512 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth1792 GB/sBetter112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 3x8
Power consumption575 W50 WBetter
Process node4 nmBetter14 nm
USB Type-CNoNo
Memory cache96 MB L2BetterL1 16 KB, L2 0.5 MB
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB 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 5090RX 550 2GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
51 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
44 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
33 FPSEstimated 66%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 5090416 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB162 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090288 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB112 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090215 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB62 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5090109 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB22 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 5090262 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB104 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090234 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB89 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090162 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB45 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509078 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 5090324 FPSEstimated 80%RX 550 2GB132 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 5090221 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB84 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090196 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB56 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5090150 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB32 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 5090214 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB85 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090179 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB70 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5090143 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB40 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 509084 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550 2GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 509051 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509044 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 509033 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 509019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10010032103%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100973790%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 1001003988%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001005656%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1005810053%
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 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 1001004380%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 1001004184%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 1001003988%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1001004576%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 1001003988%
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 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0—
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Polaris
Process node4 nmBetter14 nm
Release date20252017
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count92.2 billionBetter2200 million
Die size750 mm²103 mm²Better
Shader units / cores21760Better640
Base clock2017 MHzBetter1100 MHz
Boost clock2407 MHzBetter1183 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 3x8
Length304 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU950 WVaries by board
Power connector16 pin—
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 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 5090 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM32 GB GDDR7Better2 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR5
Memory bus512 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS104.8Better1.211
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 5090 or RX 550 2GB?+
RTX 5090 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 550 2GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 5090 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 5090 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 5090 offers more overall performance, while RTX 5090 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 5090 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 2GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 5090 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5090 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 5090 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 2GB 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 2GB 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 5090 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.