Radeon 550 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon 550
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 370.3% 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 Radeon 550.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-370.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+370.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $79), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 519.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+519.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 550 and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. 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: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 550 scores 2,140 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 370.3%. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,140 | 10,064+370% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2560+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+633% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1733 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 160+400% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 960 KB+650% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-72% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-25% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 42.8 | 55.9+31% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 24.1% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 518.8% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-68% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | $60-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 167.7+519% |
| Codename | Lexa | GP104 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #668 | #137 |
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