GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 550X
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 753.1% 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 550X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+753.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-753.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 37.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 550X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 RX 550X
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 RX 550X
The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 550X's 2,381 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 753.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+753% | 2,381 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+850% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+1238% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+41% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 152+375% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+3592% | 0.13 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 RX 550X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 550X has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% 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 RX 550X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | UVD |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 300W-50% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | 145mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+113% | 47.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX 550X costs 83.9% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 37.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $109-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $45-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+37% | 52.9 |
| Codename | GA104 | Lexa |
| Release | December 1 2020 | December 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #73 | #642 |
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