The ASUS UK website has officially listed the budget Radeon RX 550 graphics cards in their website, showing two different versions with a 2GB and a 4GB option available. The Radeon RX 550 uses the Polaris 12 GPU with 512 stream processors and using either 2GB or 4GB GDDR5 on a 128-bit memory bus width.
Other than the memory configuration and the price, the ASUS RX 550 4GB and RX 550 2GB’s features are identical. Both measure a compact 18.2 x 11.2 x4.3 cm and do not require additional power from the PSU, drawing directly from the PCIe bus. It has a single 80mm dust-proof IP5X certified fan that blows directly on the aluminum block heatsink on top of the GPU core.
The ASUS RX 550 has a DVI-D port, an HDMI 2.0 port and a DisplayPort. The maximum display resolution output support maxes at 5120 x 2880. Both 2GB and 4GB versions operate at 1183 MHz core clock.
The RX 550 4GB version is listed on Scan.co.uk for £109.99 including VAT and will be available starting April 24. The RX 550 2GB version, on the other hand, can be pre-ordered for £95.99.
Radeon RX 550 Specifications
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| Chipset | Radeon RX 550 |
| Edition | N/A |
| Manufacturing Process | 14 nm |
| Microarchitecture | Polaris |
| Streams | 512 |
| Core Clock | 1183 MHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A |
| Memory Size | 2GB/4GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz |
| Memory Speed (Effective with DDR) | |
| Memory Data Rate | |
| Memory Bus | 128 Bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | |
| Cooling Solution | Single Fan (1) |
| Cooler Design | Asus Compact Single Fan |
| Fitted/Included Backplate | No |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 (x16) |
| Connectivity |
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| Maximum Digital Resolution | 5120×2880 |
| Maximum Analog (VGA) Resolution | N/A |
| Max. Concurrent Displays | 3 Displays |
| AMD CrossFire Support | 2-Way CrossFire |
| AMD Freesync Support | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Version | FreeSync™ 2 |
| Microsoft DirectX Support | 12 API |
| HDR Support | Yes |
| Width | Dual Slot |
| Low Profile Support | N/A |
| Graphics Card TDP/Power | |
| Graphics Card Power Connectors | |
| Minimum Recommended PSU | 400 W |
| Maximum GPU Temperature | |
| Dimensions | 112 x 43 x 182 mm |
| Package Type | Retail |
£110?! Are they having a laugh? You can get a 4GB Sapphire 460 for that on the same site.
Or a 4GB Sapphire 550 Pulse for £90 (2GB £80).