RADEON 9550 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 9550 is positioned at rank #363 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 9550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

26867%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

25811%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

25511%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25467%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25415%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

25270%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

24952%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24859%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24630%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

24563%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

24267%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24215%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

23778%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

23763%

#348

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

29630%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

100%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

93%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

85%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

78%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

74%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

74%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

67%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

59%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

59%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

44%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

41%

#375

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

41%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

37%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

33%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

33%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28654.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9550.

Insight	RADEON 9550	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28654.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+28654.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 14277.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9550	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14277.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️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 9550 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9550 and GeForce GTX 1060

RADEON 9550

The RADEON 9550 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: 35 points. Launch price was $79.

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 9550 scores 35 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 28654.3%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	35	10,064+28654%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+633%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1733 MHz+46%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9550	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 9550 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (RADEON 9550) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin.

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	0.7	55.9+7886%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The RADEON 9550 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 13875% better value. The RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).