GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1287 MHz

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RTX 3060 Ti

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • 443.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 14.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $320 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 550 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 443.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 3,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, 480.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 405.1% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $79 MSRP, and you are getting 443.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 480.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550 (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon RX 550 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,500 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
1080p
low152 FPS37 FPS
medium137 FPS22 FPS
high118 FPS16 FPS
ultra100 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS24 FPS
medium107 FPS14 FPS
high91 FPS8 FPS
ultra82 FPS4 FPS
4K
low77 FPS9 FPS
medium65 FPS6 FPS
high50 FPS4 FPS
ultra43 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
1080p
low425 FPS73 FPS
medium366 FPS46 FPS
high296 FPS34 FPS
ultra248 FPS21 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS32 FPS
medium229 FPS23 FPS
high190 FPS14 FPS
ultra156 FPS11 FPS
4K
low133 FPS9 FPS
medium114 FPS7 FPS
high96 FPS6 FPS
ultra73 FPS4 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
1080p
low859 FPS158 FPS
medium693 FPS126 FPS
high602 FPS105 FPS
ultra457 FPS79 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS118 FPS
medium529 FPS94 FPS
high452 FPS79 FPS
ultra343 FPS59 FPS
4K
low434 FPS79 FPS
medium346 FPS63 FPS
high275 FPS52 FPS
ultra221 FPS39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
1080p
low580 FPS145 FPS
medium514 FPS110 FPS
high424 FPS89 FPS
ultra373 FPS74 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS105 FPS
medium427 FPS81 FPS
high335 FPS66 FPS
ultra290 FPS51 FPS
4K
low285 FPS60 FPS
medium266 FPS45 FPS
high234 FPS35 FPS
ultra195 FPS24 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 3,500 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 480.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
20,312+480%
3,500
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+660%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+884%
1.647 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+29%
1287 MHz
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+280%
40
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+2900%
0.16 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
TDP
200W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+45%
70.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) costs 80.2% less ($320 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 44.3 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 14.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP
$399
$79-80%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+15%
44.3
Codename
GA104
Lexa
Release
December 1 2020
July 2 2017
Ranking
#73
#614