GeForce GTX 550 Ti
VS
Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

2011Core: 900 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

#351
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1021%
#353
926%
#354
923%
#358
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
840%
#359
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
834%
#361
100%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
99%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
98%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
95%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
94%
#370
GeForce GT 730A
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
93%
#372
Radeon HD 7660G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
90%
#373
Radeon R7 M270DX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
90%
#374
Radeon HD 6670/7670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
90%
#375
Radeon 620
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
90%
#376
Radeon R5 435
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H 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 RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ 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 $45 for the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H, it costs 44% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 75.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+75.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($25)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 550 Ti and Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,595 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H reaches 1,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H).

FeatureGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
G3D Mark Score
1,558
1,595+2%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Vega
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
192
512+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
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 RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
VRAM Capacity
3 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H's 15W — a 154.2% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
TDP
116W
15W-87%
Recommended PSU
400W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Perf/Watt
13.4
106.3+693%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H launched at $150 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 44.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 35.4 (Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 76% better value. The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 550 TiRadeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
MSRP
$149
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$25-44%
$45
Performance per Dollar
62.3+76%
35.4
Codename
GF116
Vega
Release
March 15 2011
January 7 2020
Ranking
#761
#545