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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+631% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 93.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 33.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.
❌54.8% longer card at 240mm vs 155mm.

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.
✅Measures 155mm instead of 240mm, a 85mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,674 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅+631% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 93.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 33.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.
✅Measures 155mm instead of 240mm, a 85mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.
❌54.8% longer card at 240mm vs 155mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,674 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 550?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 2,674 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 550 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 631.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 278.5% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $79 MSRP, and you are getting 631.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 550 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 550 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,674 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 4060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	167 FPS	51 FPS
medium	152 FPS	33 FPS
high	134 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	35 FPS
medium	114 FPS	22 FPS
high	99 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	11 FPS
medium	74 FPS	7 FPS
high	62 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	392 FPS	82 FPS
medium	334 FPS	50 FPS
high	268 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	24 FPS
medium	209 FPS	17 FPS
high	169 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	7 FPS
medium	98 FPS	5 FPS
high	82 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	812 FPS	120 FPS
medium	642 FPS	96 FPS
high	551 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	90 FPS
medium	443 FPS	72 FPS
high	379 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	60 FPS
medium	297 FPS	48 FPS
high	234 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	30 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	746 FPS	120 FPS
medium	613 FPS	96 FPS
high	536 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	90 FPS
medium	486 FPS	72 FPS
high	421 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	60 FPS
medium	308 FPS	48 FPS
high	285 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 550

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. 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: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 550's 2,674 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 631%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	19,548+631%	2,674
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+500%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1148%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+108%	1183 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+200%	32
L1 Cache	3 MB+2208%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 550 relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 550 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) — a 142.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+143%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 155mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 550
TDP	115W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	550W	300W-45%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	240mm	155mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+218%	53.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79. The Radeon RX 550 costs 73.6% less ($220 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 33.8 (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 93.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).