RX 550 to RX 590 Upgrade Check
Result
A Different Class of Performance
Performance is About 167% faster.Performance more than doubles, producing a large difference in daily use and demanding workloads.
Compare the Differences
| Item | Current | Upgrade Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 3,000 | 8,000 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Series | RX 5000 | RX 5000 |
| VRAM | 2GB | 8GB |
| Base Clock | 1100MHz | 1469MHz +369MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1183MHz | 1545MHz +362MHz |
| TDP | 50W | 225W +175W |
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FAQ
Is it worth replacing RX 550 with RX 590?
Performance more than doubles, producing a large difference in daily use and demanding workloads. The published-score difference is About 167% faster.
Can I replace it directly?
For a GPU, check the PCI Express slot, case dimensions, auxiliary power connectors, and power-supply capacity.
Will the performance difference be the same in actual games?
This is an overall estimate calculated from scores. Actual results vary by game, app, resolution, cooling, and other components.
Figures shown here are mechanical estimates based on published specifications. Actual results vary by configuration, settings, and individual unit.