GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Radeon RX 6550M

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. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is positioned at rank 110 and the Radeon RX 6550M is on rank 61, so the Radeon RX 6550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

#100

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

270%

#102

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

245%

#103

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

244%

#107

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

222%

#108

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

220%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

97%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

95%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

94%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6550M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#51

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#53

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

183%

#54

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#58

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

166%

#59

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#61

Radeon RX 6550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	Radeon RX 6550M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6550M 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 RTX 3050 4GB Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6550M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile and Radeon RX 6550M

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1238 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,494 points.

Radeon RX 6550M

The Radeon RX 6550M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2840 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,705 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile scores 9,494 and the Radeon RX 6550M reaches 9,705 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6550M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6550M). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2840 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	Radeon RX 6550M
G3D Mark Score	9,494	9,705+2%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	2840 MHz+89%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6550M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6550M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	Radeon RX 6550M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6550M) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	Radeon RX 6550M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+33%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6550M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	Radeon RX 6550M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6550M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon RX 6550M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	Radeon RX 6550M
Encoder	NVENC 8.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP11	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile draws 60W versus the Radeon RX 6550M's 80W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6550M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.