Radeon 550X vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 Radeon 550X is positioned at rank #101 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 Radeon 550X

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

536%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

515%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

509%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

508%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

507%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

504%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

498%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

496%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

492%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

490%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

484%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

483%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

475%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

474%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

91%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

90%

#86

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

591%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

100%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

97%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

93%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

87%

#108

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

87%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

87%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

84%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

83%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

82%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

81%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

80%

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 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 582.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550X.

Insight	Radeon 550X	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-582.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+582.3%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
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. Although it costs $60 (vs $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 411.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon 550X.

Insight	Radeon 550X	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+411.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon 550X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 550X and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 550X

The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 550X scores 1,475 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 582.3%. The Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 550X	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,475	10,064+582%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+612%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1733 MHz+42%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 550X	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 550X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 550X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 550X	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 550X	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	29.5	55.9+89%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon 550X costs 25% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 411.3% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).