RADEON X550XT 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 X550XT is positioned at rank #330 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 X550XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6477%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

6150%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6139%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6127%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

6092%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

6015%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5993%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5937%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

5921%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

5850%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5837%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

5732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5729%

#315

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

7143%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

100%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

76%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

73%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

68%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

64%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

61%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

59%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

56%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

52%

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 23417.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550XT.

Insight	RADEON X550XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-23417.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+23417.9%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 X550XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X550XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RADEON X550XT

The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 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 X550XT scores 56 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 23417.9%. The RADEON X550XT is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550XT) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X550XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	56	13,170+23418%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+922%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1777 MHz+46%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	3.5 MB+2592%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X550XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON X550XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON X550XT) 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 X550XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X550XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON X550XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	9.0b	12 Ultimate+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.4
OpenGL	2.0	4.6+130%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON X550XT) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RADEON X550XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	None	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	None	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X550XT draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.