P106-090 vs Radeon RX 550X

Performance Spectrum - GPU

P106-090

75

2,466

+3.6%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX 550X

50

2,381

0.0%

Radeon Vega 6

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The P106-090 is positioned at rank #184 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 P106-090

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#168

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#183

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#187

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#189

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P106-090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The P106-090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $45 for the Radeon RX 550X, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+55.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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 P106-090 and Radeon RX 550X

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

Radeon RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.

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Graphics Performance

The P106-090 scores 2,466 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
G3D Mark Score	2,466+4%	2,381
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.352 TFLOPS+94%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1531 MHz+29%	1183 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	288 KB+125%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The P106-090 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: NVDEC vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).

Feature	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	UVD
Decoder	NVDEC	VCE
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The P106-090 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 250mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85°C.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon RX 550X
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	250mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	60°C-29%	85°C
Perf/Watt	32.9	47.6+45%

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Value Analysis

The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The P106-090 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) — the P106-090 offers 55.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).