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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 550

The GeForce RTX 3080 is much faster than the Radeon RX 550 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $446.17 more expensive!

  • Up to 1379% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 67% better value for money
  • Up to 785% more expensive$636.16 vs $189.99
  • Up to 785% cheaper$189.99 vs $636.16

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 35 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Logo
GeForce RTX 3080
29770 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 550 Logo
Radeon RX 550
1211.4 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3080 has 2357% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon RX 550 Logo
Radeon RX 550
18.93 GP/s

GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 767% faster.

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AMD Radeon RX 550 Logo
Radeon RX 550
37.86 GT/s

GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 1128% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3080 has 8 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 579% faster.

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Radeon RX 550 draws 270W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 550 is $446.17 cheaper.

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GDDR5
320-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 30
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Polaris (RX 500)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 550?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080. It's 1750% faster than the Radeon RX 550 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3080 than Radeon RX 550?expand_more
1750% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 550?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 3080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 550?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100, Radeon RX 550 scores 2/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 550 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 550?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 550?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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