Radeon RX 550 vs RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Radeon RX 550
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 100% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 23721.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23721.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565) |
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 RX 550 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 550 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: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q reaches 2,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2617 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,674 | 2,747+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 24064+4600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS+10305% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 2617 MHz+121% |
| ROPs | 16 | 192+1100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 752+2250% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 23.5 MB+17977% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 128 MB+25500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) vs 1792 GB/s (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — a 1500% advantage for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 1792 GB/s+1500% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 512-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 128 MB+25500% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 155mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-92% | 600W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 155mm | 304mm |
| Height | — | 137mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5+1063% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565 and now averages $8565. The Radeon RX 550 costs 99.6% less ($8530 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 25366.7% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-99% | $8565 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-100% | $8565 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.4+25367% | 0.3 |
| Codename | Lexa | GB202 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #617 | #609 |
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