GeForce GTX 550 Ti [in 5 benchmarks]
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 550 Ti
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- Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
- Core clock speed 900
- Max video memory 1024
- Memory type GDDR5
- Memory clock speed 4.1 Gbps
- Maximum resolution
Summary
NVIDIA started GeForce GTX 550 Ti sales 15 March 2011 at a recommended price of $149. This is Fermi architecture desktop card based on 40 nm manufacturing process and primarily aimed at office use. 1 GB of GDDR5 memory clocked at 4.1 GB/s are supplied, and together with 192 Bit memory interface this creates a bandwidth of 98.4 GB/s.
Compatibility-wise, this is dual slot card attached via PCIe 2.0 x16 interface. Its manufacturer default version has a length of 8.25″ (21 cm). One 6-pin power connector is required, and power consumption is at 116 Watt.
It provides poor gaming and benchmark performance at
3.92%
of a leader’s which is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX
550 Ti
vs
GeForce RTX
4090
General info
Some basic facts about GeForce GTX 550 Ti: architecture, market segment, release date etc.
| Place in performance rating | 586 | |
| Place by popularity | 37 | |
| Value for money | 0.39 | |
| Architecture | Fermi (2010−2014) | |
| GPU code name | GF116 | |
| Market segment | Desktop | |
| Release date | 15 March 2011 (11 years ago) | |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $149 | |
| Current price | $186 (1. 2x MSRP) |
of 49999 (A100 SXM4) |
Value for money
To calculate the index we compare the characteristics of graphics cards against their prices.
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Technical specs
GeForce GTX 550 Ti’s general performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU base clock, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of GeForce GTX 550 Ti’s performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider its benchmark and gaming test results.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 192 | of 18432 (AD102) |
| CUDA cores | 192 | |
| Core clock speed | 900 MHz | of 2610 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) |
| Number of transistors | 1,170 million | of 14400 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI Mobile) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | of 4 (GeForce RTX 4080 Ti) |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 116 Watt | of 900 (Tesla S2050) |
| Maximum GPU temperature | 100 °C | |
| Texture fill rate | 28. 8 billion/sec |
of 961.9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) |
| Floating-point performance | 691.2 gflops | of 16384 (Radeon Pro Duo) |
Compatibility, dimensions and requirements
Information on GeForce GTX 550 Ti’s compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it’s interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | 16x PCI-E 2.0 | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Length | 8.25″ (21 cm) | |
| Height | 4.376″ (11.1 cm) | |
| Width | 2-slot | |
| Supplementary power connectors | One 6-pin | |
| SLI options | + |
Memory
Parameters of memory installed on GeForce GTX 550 Ti: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth.
Note that GPUs integrated into processors have no dedicated memory and use a shared part of system RAM instead.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | of 128 (Radeon Instinct MI250X) |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | of 8192 (Radeon Instinct MI250X) |
| Memory clock speed | 4.1 GB/s | of 21000 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) |
| Memory bandwidth | 98.4 GB/s | of 14400 (Radeon R7 M260) |
Video outputs and ports
Types and number of video connectors present on GeForce GTX 550 Ti. As a rule, this section is relevant only for desktop reference graphics cards, since for notebook ones the availability of certain video outputs depends on the laptop model, while non-reference desktop models can (though not necessarily will) bear a different set of video ports.
| Display Connectors | Two Dual Link DVI-IMini HDMI | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048×1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | Internal |
API support
APIs supported by GeForce GTX 550 Ti, sometimes including their particular versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | of 4.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | + |
Benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance of GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
Note that overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
GTX 550 Ti
3.92
- Passmark
- 3DMark Vantage Performance
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU
- GeekBench 5 OpenCL
- Octane Render OctaneBench
Passmark
This is probably the most ubiquitous benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Benchmark coverage: 26%
GTX 550 Ti
1534
3DMark Vantage Performance
3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280×1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.
Benchmark coverage: 17%
GTX 550 Ti
10229
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280×720 resolution, are relatively taxing.
Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
Benchmark coverage: 17%
GTX 550 Ti
2272
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU’s processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
GTX 550 Ti
5305
Octane Render OctaneBench
This is a special benchmark measuring graphics card performance in OctaneRender, which is a realistic GPU rendering engine by OTOY Inc., available either as a standalone program, or as a plugin for 3DS Max, Cinema 4D and many other apps. It renders four different static scenes, then compares render times with a reference GPU which is currently GeForce GTX 980. This benchmark has nothing to do with gaming and is aimed at professional 3D graphics artists.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
GTX 550 Ti
20
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of GeForce GTX 550 Ti. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 44 Mh/s |
Game benchmarks
Let’s see how good GeForce GTX 550 Ti is for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in frames per second. Comparisons with game system requirements are included, but remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect reality inaccurately.
Average FPS
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular modern games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 38 | |
| Full HD | 37 |
Popular games
- Full HD
Medium Preset - Full HD
High Preset - Full HD
Ultra Preset - 1440p
High Preset - 1440p
Ultra Preset - 4K
High Preset - 4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 6−7 | |
| Battlefield 5 | 9−10 | |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 12−14 | |
| Far Cry 5 | 4−5 | |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5 | |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−11 | |
| Hitman 3 | 3−4 | |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 1−2 | |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7 | |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 | |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 1−2 |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 6−7 | |
| Battlefield 5 | 9−10 | |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 12−14 | |
| Far Cry 5 | 4−5 | |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5 | |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−11 | |
| Hitman 3 | 3−4 | |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 1−2 | |
| Metro Exodus | 4−5 | |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7 | |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 | |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7−8 | |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 1−2 |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 6−7 | |
| Battlefield 5 | 9−10 | |
| Far Cry 5 | 4−5 | |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5 | |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−11 | |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7−8 | |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 1−2 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 6−7 | |
| Hitman 3 | 3−4 | |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 4−5 | |
| Metro Exodus | 3−4 | |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4 | |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 1−2 | |
| Far Cry 5 | 2−3 | |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 4−5 | |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 2−3 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4 | |
| Hitman 3 | 3−4 | |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 4−5 | |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4 | |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1−2 | |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 4−5 |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 1−2 | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | |
| Far Cry 5 | 4−5 | |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 5−6 | |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 3−4 | |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 2−3 |
Relative perfomance
Overall GeForce GTX 550 Ti performance compared to nearest competitors among desktop video cards.
AMD Radeon R7 M465X
105.87
AMD Radeon HD 6790
105.87
NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
100.51
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
100
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285
98.98
ATI Radeon HD 4890
98.72
AMD Radeon 550X
92.6
AMD equivalent
We believe that the nearest equivalent to GeForce GTX 550 Ti from AMD is Radeon HD 4890, which is slower by 1% and lower by 5 positions in our rating.
Radeon HD
4890
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Here are some closest AMD rivals to GeForce GTX 550 Ti:
AMD Radeon E8860
109.
95
AMD Radeon R7 M465X
105.87
AMD Radeon HD 6790
105.87
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
100
ATI Radeon HD 4890
98.72
AMD Radeon 550X
92.6
ATI Radeon HD 4870
90.82
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Recommended processors
These processors are most commonly used with GeForce GTX 550 Ti according to our statistics.
Core i3
2100
4.1%
Core i3
1115G4
3.4%
Core i3
2120
2.9%
Core i5
2400
2.9%
Core i5
1135G7
2.7%
Core i3
1005G1
2.5%
Core i5
3470
1.9%
Athlon II
X4 640
1.
8%
Core i5
2300
1.7%
Core i3
3220
1.5%
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Value for money
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Gaming
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Performance
1.GPU clock speed
900MHz
900MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
2.GPU turbo
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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
3.pixel rate
7.2 GPixel/s
7.2 GPixel/s
The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
4.floating-point performance
0.69 TFLOPS
0.69 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
5.texture rate
28.8 GTexels/s
28.8 GTexels/s
The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
6.GPU memory speed
1002MHz
1026MHz
The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.
7.shading units
Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.
8.texture mapping units (TMUs)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene.
More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
9.render output units (ROPs)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
1.effective memory speed
4008MHz
4104MHz
The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.
2.maximum memory bandwidth
96.2GB/s
98.4GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
3.VRAM
VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
4.memory bus width
192bit
192bit
A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.
5.version of GDDR memory
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
6.Supports ECC memory
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Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
1.DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
2.OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
3.OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
4.Supports multi-display technology
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The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.
5.load GPU temperature
A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.
6.supports ray tracing
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Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
7.Supports 3D
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Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).
8.supports DLSS
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DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on select games.
9.PassMark (G3D) result
This benchmark measures the graphics performance of a video card. Source: PassMark.
Ports
1.has an HDMI output
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Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
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More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
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Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
4.DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
5.DVI outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.
6.mini DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
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Budget graphics accelerators based on NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 are widely used in the mass segment of the video card market. Such success was consolidated by the variety of their modifications, which further «warmed up» the interest of users in such accelerators. The new GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics core is designed to replace obsolete models with the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450. Such circumstances should be a good prerequisite for the future popularity of video cards based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti. Today we already see a fairly large number of proposals with a new mass graphics core.
One of them, the graphics accelerator ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition, made it into our test lab. This solution has a completely changed cooling system with a «proprietary» design, the developers also provided it with a good factory overclock. Video card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition is based on the new NVIDIA GF116 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) graphics chip, a detailed description of which can be found in the material dedicated to the MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti CYCLONE II OC model.
Now let’s turn our attention to the specification of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP solution! edition. Let’s try to find out all the features and main differences with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti reference sample.
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Model |
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition (ZT-50402-10L) |
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Graphics core |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti (GF116-400-A1) |
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Number of universal shader processors |
192 |
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Supported APIs |
DirectX 11 (Shader Model 5. |
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Support for proprietary technologies |
NVIDIA SLI, NVIDIA CUDA, NVIDIA PureVideo HD, NVIDIA PhysX, NVIDIA 3D Vision |
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Graphics core frequency, MHz |
1000 |
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Shader unit frequency, MHz |
2000 |
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Memory frequency (effective), MHz |
1100 (4400) |
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Memory size, MB |
1024 |
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Memory type |
GDDR5 |
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Memory bus width, bits |
192 |
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Tire type |
PCI-E 2. |
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Maximum resolution |
Up to 2560×1600 (Dual-link DVI) or 1920×1200 (Single-link DVI) |
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Display interfaces |
2xDVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort |
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Support for HDCP and HD video decoding |
Yes |
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Maximum allowable core temperature, °С |
100 |
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Minimum power supply requirement, W |
400 |
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Drivers |
Latest drivers can be downloaded from the support page or the GPU manufacturer’s website. |
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Manufacturer website |
http://www.zotac.com/ |
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The layout of the interface panel connectors immediately suggests that the printed circuit board differs significantly from the «reference» one. There are four most relevant connectors today: 2xDVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort (the «reference» copy has three connectors: 2xDVI-I and one mini — HDMI). One VGA connector is provided with an adapter included in the package. Frequency Formula Model ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition is significantly higher than the one offered by NVIDIA. According to the specification, the factory overclocking of the GPU was 100 MHz (11%), and overclocking the memory increased its effective frequency by 300 MHz (7.3%). A good factory overclock will help ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition will stand out from a number of solutions from other manufacturers. Other characteristics of this model have not changed compared to the «reference» card.
Now it is worth considering the branded packaging of this model.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition comes in a small but informative package. On its front side, the use of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics processor and support for its inherent technologies: NVIDIA PhysX and OpenGL 4.1 are noted. It also indicates the presence in this solution of one gigabyte of GDDR5 memory, support for DirectX 11, the presence of an HDMI connector. A separate place is reserved for the name of a series of overclocked solutions “AMP! edition».
The reverse side of the package allows the buyer to get acquainted in more detail with the technologies supported by the video card, its specification and features. Here you can also find a list of delivery components in twelve languages.
The list of requirements for the computer in which this model is planned to be installed, and the frequencies to which the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP video card was overclocked! Edition are listed on the sides of the box.
It is important to note that for its operation you will need a high-quality power supply that provides an output power of 400 W, and also preferably having one 6-pin PCIE additional power connector.
In addition to the graphics accelerator itself, we found:
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CD with drivers and utilities;
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Paper documentation for installing and using the video card;
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DVI-to-VGA adapter;
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Adapter from two 4-pin peripheral power connectors to one 6-pin video card power connector;
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«ZOTAC» sticker on the system unit.
A very characteristic kit for video cards of the mass market segment. It should cover almost all the nuances of using this graphics accelerator. Relative disadvantages include the lack of a bridge for combining a pair of identical accelerators in SLI mode, but it may be needed only if it was not included in your motherboard kit.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP graphics card original design! Edition is formed by the upper plastic casing of the «proprietary» cooling system.
The inserts of the iron lattice, which are made in orange, are very noticeable against a black background. This color scheme is «signature» for the company ZOTAC. Structurally, the dimensions of the cooling system will not prevent this model from being placed in any average case.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition received only one connector for connecting an SLI bridge, it will allow you to combine two such accelerators for joint graphics calculation. However, it is worth considering that the motherboard must also support SLI technology. Quite possibly, adding a second graphics card can be a great way to improve your PC’s graphics subsystem.
For power supply, the video card uses the PCI Express bus and one 6-pin connector on the back of the board. The cable connector is located parallel to the board’s textolite, which can cause some inconvenience when installing a video card even in standard-sized cases.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition consists of two DVI-I connectors, one HDMI and one DisplayPort.
If we take into account the presence of an adapter from DVI-I to VGA in the package, then we can say that this model has a complete set of modern interfaces for connecting a monitor, projector or plasma panel.
There is nothing significant on the back of the board except four tantalum capacitors. Their presence will provide greater stability of the graphics chip when it is heated.
At the end of the PCB, on its front side, you can see the ON Semiconductor NCP5395T PWM controller. This PWM controller provides a 3+1-phase graphics card power system: 3 phases for the GPU and one for the video memory.
Four transistors are used in each power phase, which provides greater power stability and reduces heating of each of its elements.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition has an original design, which only remotely resembles the wiring of the «reference» model.
The central part houses the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics core surrounded by six memory chips.
The NVIDIA GF116 graphics chip is manufactured using the 40 nm process technology. It contains 192 universal shader processors (or CUDA cores in NVIDIA terminology) and 24 ROPs. The frequencies of the graphics core and memory are increased at the factory and are 1000 MHz for the core, 2000 MHz for the shader unit and effective 4400 MHz for the video memory. Data exchange between the graphics core and memory is carried out according to 192-bit bus.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti memory controller supports a variety of memory chip capacities. It is for this reason and as a result of the desire to save money that the video card memory with a total volume of 1 GB is recruited using 4 chips of 128 MB each (H5GQ1h34AFR T2C) and two chips of 256 MB each (H5GQ2h34MFR T2C). GDDR5 chips are manufactured by HYNIX. According to the marking, they all have a nominal effective frequency of 5000 MHz. Given the lower frequency of the video memory, even with factory overclocking, we can expect its significant acceleration using manual overclocking.
Original cooling system used in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition, consists of one large aluminum heatsink covered with a black plastic shroud.
The 80mm cooling fan mounts directly to the aluminum heatsink and has an orange grille under the plastic shroud. Partially it is visible from the outside, which makes the overall design of the graphics accelerator 9 brighter and more noticeable.0152 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition .
The aluminum heatsink has slits to allow forced air to come into contact with the memory chips and power regulator components. This should provide all hot elements of the board with normal cooling.
When there is no load, the graphics core and memory frequencies are automatically reduced to values of 405 MHz and 648 MHz, respectively, which leads to less heat generation and less power consumption of the video card.
Using the FurMark utility, the effectiveness of the “proprietary” cooling system from ZOTAC was checked.
Testing was carried out in two cooler operating modes: with automatic fan speed control and with the maximum rotation speed set manually.
At maximum load, the temperature of the graphics core reached 81 degrees, which is not the best result, but quite acceptable for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti. At the same time, the fan worked at 52% of its power, producing a noise background that was hardly noticeable against the background of case fans.
After setting the fan speed to the maximum (3900 rpm), the cooler started making noticeable noise under load, and the temperature was 68 degrees. This indicates a good margin of efficiency of the cooling system, which will help to get good results of increasing performance after manually increasing the frequency formula of the video card.
Cooling system installed on ZOTAC GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMP! Edition is an example of the best solution in terms of price / performance. Although it should be called noisier and less efficient than the CYCLONE II, which we tested earlier in the material dedicated to the MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti CYCLONE II OC model.
