MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC vs ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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 Radeon RX 550 2GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 2 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 Radeon RX 550 2GB is 50 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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 550 AMD Radeon RX 550 (Lexa)
GPU Chip	Lexa PRO (GCN 4) 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 MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.500 GHz 1.750 GHz
Memory Speed	6 Gbps 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	56 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	64 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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	1.203 GHz+ 2 % 1.183 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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 MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB, 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
Fan 1	1 x 85 mm 1 x 80 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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 MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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	5120x2880 5120x2880
DirectX	12 12
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	Yes 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 MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB 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	157 mm 182 mm
Height	113 mm 112 mm
Width	42 mm 43 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon 550 AERO ITX 2G OC and ASUS Radeon RX 550 2GB, 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	Q2/2017 Q2/2017
Launch Price	79 $ (Reference) 79 $
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	-- RX550-2G
Documents	data sheet --