Radeon 550 vs GeForce RTX 2060
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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 559.5% 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 RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-559.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+559.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $79), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 334.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon 550.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+334.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($79) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 550 scores 2,140 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 559.5%. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,140 | 14,114+560% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1920+275% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+433% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1680 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 120+275% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1.9 MB+1362% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 42.8 | 88.2+106% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon 550 costs 34.2% less ($41 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 333.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-77% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79-34% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 117.6+334% |
| Codename | Lexa | TU106 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #668 | #168 |
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