SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon™ RX 550 4GD5 Low Profile
The SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX550 is a low-tier model perfect for online games like League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League or Counter Strike:Global Offensive. Based on a modern Polaris architecture and sporting 512 GCN stream processors boost-clocked at 1206 MHz, the RX550 is up to 5X faster than an Intel integrated Graphics and up to 2X faster than the previous generation Radeon R7 250 card. The modern GPU also means better support for the latest display and video technologies, such as DirectX 12, FreeSync or H.265 4K encoding.
DirectX® 12
DirectX® 12 is a new, “console-like” graphics API from Microsoft® that empowers game developers with more direct and obvious control of PC hardware. This direct or “explicit” control better exposes the hardware resources of AMD Radeon™ GPUs to yield higher hardware throughput and, ultimately, more performance for users. To put it simply: much more efficient hardware through smarter software! At the discretion of a game developer, this superior efficiency can be spent on higher framerates, lower latency (VR), lower power consumption, better image quality, or some calculated balance of all four. In any scenario, gamers stand to benefit greatly from choosing AMD hardware to run their favorite DirectX® 12 game.
AMD XConnect™ Technology
Plug in and game on with AMD XConnect technology.
Now it’s easier than ever to connect and use an external Radeon™ graphics card. With AMD XConnect™ technology, external GPU enclosures configured with Radeon™ Graphics can easily connect and disconnect to a compatible ultrathin notebook or 2-in 1 over Thunderbolt™ 3 at any time, just like a USB flash drive—a first for external GPUs!
AMD Eyefinity Technology
Multidisplay technology for gaming, productivity and entertainment
We are taking you beyond the boundaries of traditional PC displays. AMD Eyefinity technology expands the traditional limits of desktop computing by multiplying your screen area. With multiple monitors, games become more immersive, workstations become more useful and you become more productive (an average of 42% more productive according to one study).
Take your PC games to the next level of reality and immersion. Most modern games look great on three screens, and only AMD Radeon™ graphics offer you the ability to play across five screens for an eye-popping gaming experience. Other combinations and configurations with up to six screens work too.1 Create your dream display.
AMD Crossfire™
Harness the power of multiple GPUs
AMD CrossFire™ technology is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Unlocking game-dominating power, AMD CrossFire™ harnesses the power of two or more discrete graphics cards working in parallel to dramatically improve gaming performance.1 AMD CrossFire™ technology ready graphics cards fit practically every budget. With the flexibility to combine two, three or four GPUs, AMD CrossFire™ technology is the perfect solution for those who demand extreme performance.
GPU |
512 Stream Processors 14 nm FinFET 4th Graphics Core Next (GCN) 1206 MHz Boost Engine Clock |
Interface | PCI-Express 3.0 |
Memory |
128 bit Memory Bus GDDR5 Memory Type 1500 MHz, 6000 MHz Effective 4 GB Size |
BIOS Support | UEFI BIOS |
Displays | Maximum 3 Outputs |
Output |
![]() 1 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
Resolution |
5120×2880 (60Hz) Pixel DisplayPort Resolution 2560×1600(60Hz) Pixel Dual Link DVI Resolution 4096×2160 (60 Hz) HDMI Resolution |
API |
OpenGL® 4.5 OpenCL 2.0 DirectX® 12 Shader Model 5.0 |
Feature |
FreeSync Technology AMD Eyefinity Low Profile Design AMD Xconnect ready DirectX™ 12 Optimized HDR Ready Frame Rate Target Control Radeon Chill Radeon Relive |
Cooling |
Heat sink |
Form Factor |
2 Part Slot Occupied 180(L)X 69(W)X 38 (H)mm Dimension /mm |
Power Consumption | <65W |
OS |
Windows 10 Windows 7 |
System Requirement |
400 Watt Power Supply (Suggestion) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing software PCI Express® 2.0 or higher version based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard in order for the card to be compatible with. |
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AMD Official Radeon Driver
Obtain the Latest AMD Radeon Official Driver Utility | Latest Version |
Recommend for the systems running Microsoft Windows to obtain the latest official driver for AMD Graphics product. Click on the Download link and a web browser prompt should appear. Select Run from the prompt. | |
Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8/8.1 Windows 10 |
AMD Radeon Software
Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.1 Driver for Windows® 10 64-bit | 17.50.27.01 |
Article Number: RN-WIN-RADEONADRENALIN-18.3.1
Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.1 Highlights Support For
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File Size: 337MB |
Windows 10 (64-bit) |
Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.1 Driver for Windows® 7 64-bit | 17.50.27.01 |
Article Number: RN-WIN-RADEONADRENALIN-18.3.1
Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.1 Highlights Support For
Fixed Issues
Known Issues
Footnotes
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File Size: 461MB |
Windows 7 (64-bit) |
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Relive Edition 17.11.1 Driver for Windows® 7 64-bit | 17.40.1031 |
Bullets for the new driver:
Article Number: RN-WIN-RADEONCRIMSONRELIVE-17.11.1 Radeon™ Software Crimson ReLive Edition is AMD’s advanced graphics software for enabling high-performance gaming and engaging VR experiences. Create, capture, and share your remarkable moments. Effortlessly boost performance and efficiency. Experience Radeon Software with industry-leading user satisfaction, rigorously-tested stability, comprehensive certification, and more. Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.11.1 Highlights Support For
Fixed Issues
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Package Contents
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File Size: 440MB |
Windows 7 (64-bit) |