Radeon RX 6550M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Radeon RX 6550M
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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 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6550M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 133.4% 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 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-133.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+133.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6550M and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6550M scores 9,705 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 133.4%. The Radeon RX 6550M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.816 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2840 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 136.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6550M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,705 | 22,651+133% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4352+325% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.816 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+279% |
| Boost Clock | 2840 MHz+12% | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 136+113% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.3 MB+1620% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 34+113% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6550M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6550M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 288 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6550M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). 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 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6550M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 8th 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6550M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6550M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6550M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-50% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 121.3 | 141.6+17% |
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