GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
Radeon RX 6550M

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6550M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6550M

2023Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2840 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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
183%
#54
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
98%
#66
97%
#68
GeForce GTX 850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 109.3% 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.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+109.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-109.3%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (4 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 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 6550M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6550M's 9,705 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 109.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6550M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6550M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.816 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6550M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2840 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16 (Radeon RX 6550M) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
G3D Mark Score
20,312+109%
9,705
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
4864+375%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+179%
5.816 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2840 MHz+71%
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+138%
64
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+1820%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
38+138%
16

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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 6550M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6550M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6550M) — a 211.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6550M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+211%
144 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6550M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6550M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon RX 6550M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6550M's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6550M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
TDP
200W
80W-60%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
101.6
121.3+19%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6550M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6550M
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
Codename
GA104
Navi 24
Release
December 1 2020
January 4 2023
Ranking
#73
#267