Radeon 550X vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Radeon 550X
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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 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1435.7% 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 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1435.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1435.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 81.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon 550X.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+81.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 4060 Ti
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 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 550X scores 1,475 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1435.7%. The Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 22,651+1436% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 4352+750% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+1669% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 2535 MHz+108% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 136+325% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 4.3 MB+3208% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 32 MB+6300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 550X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 550X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 550X) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 32 MB+6300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 141.6+380% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Radeon 550X costs 88.2% less ($335 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 81.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-73% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-88% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 59.6+82% |
| Codename | Lexa | AD106 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #772 | #59 |
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