ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO vs AMD Radeon RX 5700. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• GPU Chip
  Polaris 12 Navi 10
• Execution units
  8 36
• Shader
  512 2304
• Render Output Units
  16 64
• Texture Units
  32 144

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  2 GB 8 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR5 GDDR6
• Memory Speed
  1.5 GHz 1.75 GHz

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.100 GHz 1.465 GHz
• Boost Clock
  1.183 GHz 1.725 GHz
• Avg (Game) Clock
  -- 1.625 GHz

This section examines the thermal design of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  50 W 180 W
• TDP (up)
  -- 220 W

This section compares the technical specifications of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  4096x2160 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12 12.1
• Raytracing
  No Yes
• DLSS / FSR
  No No

This section compares the support for video codecs on ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode Decode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No No

This section provides additional information about ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 2G EVO and AMD Radeon RX 5700. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 3.0 x 8 PCIe 4.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q2/2020 Q3/2019
• Structure size
  14 nm 7 nm