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T550 Mobile
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The T550 Mobile is positioned at rank #45 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T550 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The T550 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 111.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T550 Mobile.
| Insight | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-111.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+111.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of T550 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1060
T550 Mobile
The T550 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,764 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the T550 Mobile scores 4,764 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 111.3%. The T550 Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (T550 Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.41 TFLOPS (T550 Mobile) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,764 | 10,064+111% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2560+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.41 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+160% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1733 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 160+150% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+6% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T550 Mobile comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T550 Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The T550 Mobile draws 23W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 154.7% difference. The T550 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T550 Mobile) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.
| Feature | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-87% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 207.1+270% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The T550 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | TU117 | GP104 |
| Release | Maio 2022 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #452 | #137 |
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