MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC vs ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC is 50 W, while that of the ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO is 50 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO

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More memory

4 GB 2 GB

50% more memory

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 550 AMD Radeon 550
GPU Chip	Polaris 12 Lexa PRO (GCN 4)
Execution units	8 8
Shader	512 512
Render Output Units	16 16
Texture Units	32 32

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.5 GHz 6 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	48 GB/s 56 GB/s
Memory Interface	64 bit 64 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.100 GHz 1.100 GHz
Boost Clock	1.183 GHz 1.203 GHz+ 2 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	50 W 50 W

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 80 mm 1 x 85 mm

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4 1x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	4096x2160 5120x2880
DirectX	12 12
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	192 mm 157 mm
Height	115 mm 113 mm
Width	39 mm 42 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Phoenix Radeon RX 550 4G EVO and MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 8 PCIe 3.0 x 8
Release date	Q2/2020 Q2/2017
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	PH-RX550-4G-EVO --
Documents	data sheet data sheet