Radeon RX 6550M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 35.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-35.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+35.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6550M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6550M scores 9,705 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 35.7%. The Radeon RX 6550M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.816 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2840 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	9,705	13,170+36%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	3584+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.816 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock	2840 MHz+60%	1777 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	3.5 MB+1300%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	28+75%

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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 3060 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	144 GB/s	336 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon RX 6550M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 6550M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6550M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 72% difference. The Radeon RX 6550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.