GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon HD 4550
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8506.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4550.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8506.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8506.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 361.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 4550.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+361.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon HD 4550
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon HD 4550's 236 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 8506.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+8507% | 236 |
| Architecture | Ampere | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+238% | 1440 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+676% | 2.088 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 152+111% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+3329% | 0.14 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 4550 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4550 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 4550) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+700% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 151W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+6250% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 361.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $59-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $15-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+362% | 15.7 |
| Codename | GA104 | Cypress |
| Release | December 1 2020 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #73 | #682 |
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