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Biostar Radeon RX 550 graphics card with dual-slot air cooler, black shroud, backplate, and DVI HDMI DisplayPort outputs

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Biostar Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-0CWG-WWMD5

Entry graphics card with 4 GB GDDR5 memory, 512 stream processors and a 1183 MHz boost clock for 1080p gaming and 4K video playback

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 550
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x8
  • Shader units512
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Form factorATX
  • 4GB GDDR5 memory delivers 96 GB/s bandwidth for smooth 1080p gaming
  • Boost clock reaches 1183 MHz with 512 stream processors for responsive performance
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface fits modern motherboards without extra power connectors
  • Three display outputs — DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 4K60 and Dual-Link DVI — drive up to three monitors
  • FreeSync, H.265 decode/encode and Vulkan 1.2 support modern titles and media workloads

Biostar Radeon RX 550 4GB entry graphics

This Biostar Radeon RX 550 card delivers 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface with 96 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU runs at a boost clock of 1183 MHz and provides 512 stream processors. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and outputs via HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4a and Dual Link DVI-D. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 are supported.

Suited for 1080p basics and media decoding

The card handles mainstream 1080p titles at modest settings and accelerates H.264 and H.265/HEVC decode and encode up to 4K. FreeSync and Vulkan API support benefit budget gaming monitors. It is not aimed at high-refresh 1440p play, heavy compute workloads or modern AAA titles that demand more memory bandwidth and shader throughput.

4GB GDDR5 covers light gaming and 4K video

The 4GB frame buffer and 6.0 Gbps memory speed give headroom for 1080p textures and 4K HDR playback through the HDMI 4K60 or DisplayPort 1.4 HDR outputs. Bandwidth limits appear in memory-heavy scenes at higher resolutions or with large texture packs, where the 128-bit bus and 96 GB/s ceiling become bottlenecks.

How it compares

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Price $110.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Shader units 512
Lower than about 99% of the 637 comparable items (median 2,560).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBIOSTAR
Product lineRADEON RX 550 GAMING
Model nameVA5515RF41-TBMRA
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 550
Memory capacity4 GB
Shader units512
Core frequency1183 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 500 Series
Effective memory speed1500 MHz (6.0 Gbit/s)
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
VR readyYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x8
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
DVI ports1 x DVI
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Form factorATX
Card size6.25 × 4 × 1.5 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWINDOWS 10
More details
Cooling solutionAir Cooler

Questions about this item

Does this card need a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot on the motherboard to work?

Yes, the RX 550 uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface and will run in any compatible x8 or larger slot.

Will the RX 550 run in an older system that only has a PCI Express 2.0 slot?

The card is backward compatible with PCI Express 2.0 slots, though bandwidth will be limited to 2.0 speeds.

How can I confirm the 1183 MHz core clock and 1500 MHz memory clock are active after installing the driver?

Open Radeon Software and check the performance overlay; it will show the real-time core and memory frequencies matching the rated speeds.

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