GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

2011Core: 900 MHz

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

116

1,558

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

11,892

+663.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 663.3% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (8 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 550 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-663.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+663.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 27.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 550 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 550 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 550 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 663.3%. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,558	11,892+663%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	40 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	192	2560+1233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+1200%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	2.5 MB+900%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	—	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	—	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 11.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	116W-11%	130W
Recommended PSU	400W-11%	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	—	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	13.4	91.5+583%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 27.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).