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GeForce GTX 550 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 GTX 550 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (3 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 907.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+907.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U reaches 1,546 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 Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,558 | 1,546 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1408+633% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+570% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1.5 MB+295% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 System. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1.5 MB+295% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 14.8% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 116W | 100W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 13.4 | 15.5+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 90% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 904.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-40% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-90% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.3+905% | 6.2 |
| Codename | GF116 | Navi 14 |
| Release | March 15 2011 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #761 | #336 |
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