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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Graphics Processor

GF116

Cores

192

TMUs

32

ROPs

24

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 1024 MB of memory size, 192 cores, 192 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GF116 graphics processor, 192 cores, 32 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GF116

Cores

192

TMUs

32

ROPs

24

Memory Size

1024 MB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

192 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGF116
GPU VariantGF116-400-A1
ArchitectureFermi 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size40 nm
Transistors1,170 million
Density4.9M / mm²
Die Size238 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1337

Graphics Card

Release DateMar 15th, 2011
GenerationGeForce 500
PredecessorGeForce 400
SuccessorGeForce 600
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price149 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Reviews62 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock900 MHz
Shader Clock1800 MHz
Memory Clock1026 MHz4.1 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size1024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus192 bit
Bandwidth98.50 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units192
TMUs32
ROPs24
SM Count4
L1 Cache64 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache384 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate7.200 GPixel/s
Texture Rate28.80 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)691.2 GFLOPS
FP64 (double)57.60 GFLOPS (1:12)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length210 mm8.3 inches
TDP116 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs2x DVI1x mini-HDMI 1.3a
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberP1050 SKU 0

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL1.1
VulkanN/A
CUDA2.1
Shader Model5.1

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50904432%
GeForce RTX 40903381%
GeForce RTX 50802921%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER2608%
GeForce RTX 40802586%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX2584%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2547%
Radeon RX 9070 XT2434%
Radeon RX 7900 XT2225%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti2184%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER2182%
Radeon RX 90702180%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti1998%
GeForce RTX 50701978%
GeForce RTX 30901949%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti1923%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER1861%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE1833%
Radeon RX 6950 XT1803%
GeForce RTX 40701778%
Radeon RX 6900 XT1760%
GeForce RTX 30801732%
Radeon RX 7800 XT1727%
Radeon RX 6800 XT1666%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB1546%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB1537%
Radeon RX 7700 XT1514%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB1468%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti1465%
Radeon RX 68001416%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB1386%
GeForce RTX 30701371%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti1359%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB1353%
GeForce RTX 50601332%
Radeon RX 6750 XT1300%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti1200%
Radeon RX 6700 XT1179%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER1095%
Radeon RX 7600 XT1085%
GeForce RTX 40601082%
Arc B5801080%
GeForce RTX 50501053%
GeForce RTX 20801045%
Radeon RX 6650 XT1021%
Radeon RX 76001020%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER971%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti961%
Arc A770960%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB925%
Radeon RX 6600 XT912%
Radeon VII909%
Arc A750891%
Radeon RX 5700 XT871%
GeForce RTX 2070858%
Radeon RX 6600820%
Arc A580796%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER795%
Radeon RX Vega 64761%
GeForce RTX 2060737%
Radeon RX 5700733%
GeForce GTX 1080719%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti706%
Radeon RX 5600 XT699%
Radeon RX Vega 56664%
GeForce GTX 1070640%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER607%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti606%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti574%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB571%
Radeon R9 FURY X564%
GeForce GTX 1660558%
Radeon RX 590527%
Radeon R9 FURY514%
GeForce GTX 980507%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER502%
Radeon RX 6500 XT496%
Radeon RX 5500 XT492%
Radeon RX 580488%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB475%
Radeon R9 390X469%
GeForce GTX 690463%
Radeon RX 480459%
Radeon HD 7990457%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti448%
GeForce GTX 970437%
Radeon R9 290X436%
Radeon R9 390429%
Radeon RX 570423%
Radeon R9 290402%
Radeon RX 470396%
GeForce GTX 1650373%
Radeon RX 6400366%
Arc A380361%
GeForce GTX 780360%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition325%
GeForce GTX 590325%
Radeon R9 280X320%
Radeon HD 6990313%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti298%
GeForce GTX 680291%
Radeon R9 380288%
Radeon HD 7970288%
GeForce GTX 770287%
Radeon R9 285285%
GeForce GTX 960277%
GeForce GTX 670270%
Radeon HD 5970244%
GeForce GTX 1630243%
Radeon HD 7950239%
GeForce GTX 1050238%
GeForce GTX 760237%
GeForce GTX 580237%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti236%
Radeon R9 270X233%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition227%
GeForce GTX 950225%
Radeon RX 560212%
GeForce GTX 570208%
GeForce GTX 660208%
Radeon RX 460207%
Radeon R7 370207%
Radeon HD 6970200%
GeForce GTX 480191%
Radeon HD 7850188%
GeForce GTX 295184%
Radeon HD 6950178%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti177%
Radeon HD 4870 X2174%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti173%
Radeon HD 5870168%
Radeon HD 6870157%
GeForce GTX 470152%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti145%
Radeon HD 5850143%
GeForce GTX 285133%
Radeon HD 6850130%
GeForce GTX 280122%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition122%
GeForce GTX 275121%
GeForce GT 1030120%
GeForce GTX 460118%
Radeon HD 4890114%
Radeon HD 6790112%
Radeon HD 5830107%
GeForce GTX 650101%
GeForce GTX 550 TiCurrent GPU100%
Radeon HD 487099%
GeForce GTX 26098%
Radeon HD 577096%
Radeon HD 775095%
Radeon HD 575083%
GeForce GTS 45080%
GeForce GTS 25078%
Radeon HD 485076%
Radeon HD 477072%
Radeon HD 483068%
Radeon HD 667066%
GeForce 9800 GT63%
GeForce GT 64061%
Radeon HD 567057%
GeForce 9600 GT54%
GeForce GT 24047%
GeForce GT 44046%
Radeon HD 467043%
Radeon HD 557040%
GeForce GT 43039%
GeForce GT 22030%
GeForce GT 52024%
Radeon HD 645023%
Radeon HD 545020%
Radeon HD 455015%
GeForce 9400 GT12%
GeForce 21010%
GeForce GTX 550 TiCurrent GPU100%
GeForce GTX 550 TiCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti features 1024 MB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 1024 MB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti is equipped with 192 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti utilizes a 192 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 192 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on NVIDIA's Fermi 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 116 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 1024 MB and 192, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 116 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 1024 MB and 192, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 5830 and GeForce GTX 650. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 5830 is approximately 7% faster, while GeForce GTX 650 is approximately 1% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics card.

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