Radeon 550X vs GeForce RTX 3060
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1052.2% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 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 RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1052.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1052.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 79.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon 550X.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 550X and GeForce RTX 3060
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 RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 550X scores 1,475 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1052.2%. The Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 16,995+1052% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3584+600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+922% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1777 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 112+250% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 3.5 MB+2592% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 550X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 100.0+239% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon 550X costs 84.4% less ($244 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 79.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-67% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-84% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 58.8+79% |
| Codename | Lexa | GA106 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #772 | #114 |
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