Radeon RX 6550M vs GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

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 6550M is positioned at rank #61 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon RX 6550M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#51

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#53

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

183%

#54

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#58

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

166%

#59

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#61

Radeon RX 6550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

187%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

134%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

129%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

118%

#60

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

92%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

89%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6550M.

Insight	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 6550M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6550M and GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

Radeon RX 6550M

The Radeon RX 6550M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2840 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,705 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6550M scores 9,705 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile reaches 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6550M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Raw compute: 5.816 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2840 MHz vs 1057 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 16 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 64.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	9,705	10,080+4%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.816 TFLOPS+34%	4.329 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2840 MHz+169%	1057 MHz
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6550M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	144 GB/s	192 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon RX 6550M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile).

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Encoder	VCN 3.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 3.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6550M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile's 75W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.