GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce FX 5500

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

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5500

#726

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

49350%

#728

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

44736%

#729

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

44618%

#733

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

40573%

#734

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

40295%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

100%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

91%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

91%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

73%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

68%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

45%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

45%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

36%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

27%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

27%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

23%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

18%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

18%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

14%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

14%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 212337.5% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (12 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5500.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+212337.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-212337.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 21952.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5500.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21952.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce FX 5500

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce FX 5500

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce FX 5500's 8 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 212337.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce FX 5500 uses Rankine, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1320 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
G3D Mark Score	16,995+212338%	8
Architecture	Ampere	Rankine
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+250%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+371%	2.703 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+35%	1320 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+75%	2 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce FX 5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5500 has 256 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+4700%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
DirectX	12 Ultimate+33%	9.0a
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+207%	1.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs No (GeForce FX 5500). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs No.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	No
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	No
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce FX 5500's 25W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 171mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce FX 5500
TDP	170W	25W-85%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	171mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	100.0+33233%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the GeForce FX 5500 launched at $37 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5500 costs 89.6% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 19500% better value.