GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs Radeon R9 M370X

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 R9 M370X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2076%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1882%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1877%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1707%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1695%

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Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

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Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

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GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

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Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

96%

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Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

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Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

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GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

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Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 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	Radeon R9 M370X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $100), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 296.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon R9 M370X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+296.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 R9 M370X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 550 Ti and Radeon R9 M370X

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 R9 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the Radeon R9 M370X reaches 1,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon R9 M370X
G3D Mark Score	1,558	1,570
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	640+233%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon R9 M370X
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 R9 M370X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon R9 M370X
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon R9 M370X
Encoder	—	VCE 1.0
Decoder	—	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 42.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Radeon R9 M370X
TDP	116W	75W-35%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	13.4	20.9+56%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 296.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).