GeForce MX550 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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. The GeForce MX550 is positioned at rank #187 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 194% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX550.

Insight	GeForce MX550	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-194%)	✅Leading raw performance (+194%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 MX550 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX550 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX550 scores 4,480 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 194%. The GeForce MX550 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce MX550) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1320 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX550	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	4,480	13,170+194%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	3584+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+371%
Boost Clock	1320 MHz	1777 MHz+35%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3.5 MB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX550	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce MX550) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 320% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX550) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX550	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	336 GB/s+320%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX550 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX550) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.