Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
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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 RX 550X (móvel) is positioned at rank #6 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 RX 550X (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 164.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550X (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-164.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+164.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 54.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 550X (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+54.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 164.8%. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,800 | 10,064+165% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2560+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.647 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+439% |
| Boost Clock | 1287 MHz | 1733 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 160+300% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 960 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-72% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0+36% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 41.7% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 54.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-86% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-42% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.6 | 167.7+54% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GP104 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #648 | #137 |
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