Radeon 550X vs GeForce RTX 3070
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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 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1403.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1403.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1403.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 238.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon 550X.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+238.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 3070
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 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 550X scores 1,475 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1403.2%. The Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 22,172+1403% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 5888+1050% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+1529% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1725 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 16 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 32 | 184+475% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 5.8 MB+4362% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 550X) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-77% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 100.8+242% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon 550X costs 77.5% less ($155 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 238.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-78% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-78% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 110.9+238% |
| Codename | Lexa | GA104 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #772 | #63 |
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