
Radeon RX 550X (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 434.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-434.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+434.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 88% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 49.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti

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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) scores 3,800 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 434.5%. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1287 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,800 | 20,312+435% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 4864+660% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.647 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+884% |
| Boost Clock | 1287 MHz | 1665 MHz+29% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 40 | 152+280% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 4.8 MB+2900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 101.6+34% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 87.5% less ($245 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 49.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 550X (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-91% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-88% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.6+50% | 72.5 |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GA104 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #648 | #73 |
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