Radeon RX 550X vs P106-090

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar P106-090

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#168

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#183

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#187

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#189

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P106-090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The P106-090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $45 for the Radeon RX 550X, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+55.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 Benchmark Check

P106-090 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X and P106-090

Radeon RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. 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: 2,381 points.

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X scores 2,381 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
G3D Mark Score	2,381	2,466+4%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	2.352 TFLOPS+94%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1531 MHz+29%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	288 KB+125%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the P106-090 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon RX 550X) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: VCE vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
Encoder	UVD	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCE	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X draws 50W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550X) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 60°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	P106-090
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	250mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	60°C-29%
Perf/Watt	47.6+45%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the P106-090 launched at $389 and now averages $30. The P106-090 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 82.2 (P106-090) — the P106-090 offers 55.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).