GeForce GTS 450 vs Radeon 550
The GeForce GTS 450 is much slower than the Radeon 550 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $177.22 more expensive!
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon 550 has 101% more compute power.
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Radeon 550 maps textures 51% faster.
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GDDR5128-bit
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64-bitGeForce 400
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Polaris (RX 500)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTS 450 or Radeon 550?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTS 450 or Radeon 550?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTS 450 and Radeon 550?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTS 450 scores 0/100, Radeon 550 scores 1/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTS 450 or Radeon 550 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTS 450 or Radeon 550?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTS 450 and Radeon 550?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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