Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 780M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is positioned at rank 6 and the GeForce GTX 780M is on rank 212, so the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 RX 550X (móvel)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

100%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

90%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

82%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

82%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#202

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

424%

#204

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

384%

#205

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

383%

#209

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

348%

#210

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

346%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 780M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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 780M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $60 for the GeForce GTX 780M, it costs 42% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 69.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+69.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
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.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X (móvel) and GeForce GTX 780M

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 780M

The GeForce GTX 780M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,845 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 and the GeForce GTX 780M reaches 3,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 780M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780M
G3D Mark Score	3,800	3,845+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.647 TFLOPS	2.448 TFLOPS+49%
Boost Clock	1287 MHz+61%	797 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 780M's 122W — a 83.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780M
TDP	50W-59%	122W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	76.0+141%	31.5

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Value Analysis

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 64.1 (GeForce GTX 780M) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 69.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).