GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs Radeon 630

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 Radeon 630

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

98%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

95%

#282

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

689%

#284

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

625%

#285

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

623%

#289

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

567%

#290

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

563%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

97%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

95%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

95%

#305

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 630 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 630 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 Radeon 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon 630
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+500%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Radeon 630, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 97.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon 630
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon 630 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 550 Ti and Radeon 630

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.

Radeon 630

The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the Radeon 630 reaches 1,575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon 630 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon 630). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon 630
G3D Mark Score	1,558	1,575+1%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+80%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon 630
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 630 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 512 KB (Radeon 630) — the Radeon 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon 630
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the Radeon 630's 50W — a 79.5% difference. The Radeon 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon 630). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon 630
TDP	116W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	13.4	31.5+135%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon 630 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 31.5 (Radeon 630) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 97.8% better value. The Radeon 630 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).