GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs GeForce MX550

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 MX550

#177

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

363%

#179

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

329%

#180

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

329%

#184

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

299%

#185

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

297%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX550 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	GeForce MX550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $150 for the GeForce MX550, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 885.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	GeForce MX550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+885.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660 Ti and GeForce MX550

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce MX550

The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 4,415 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1320 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	GeForce MX550
G3D Mark Score	4,415	4,480+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1344+31%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1320 MHz+35%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	0.11 MB	2 MB+1718%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	GeForce MX550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX550 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce MX550) — a 80.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 660 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX550) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	GeForce MX550
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	144.2 GB/s+80%	80 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti draws 150W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	GeForce MX550
TDP	150W	25W-83%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	97°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.4	179.2+510%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce MX550 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 90% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 29.9 (GeForce MX550) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 884.3% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).