NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 vs AMD Radeon RX 550X
The GeForce GTX 760 has 49% better performance than the Radeon RX 550X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 760 has 19% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2013 with a MSRP of $249. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 760 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 760 includes 1,152 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,032 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 760 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 760 has the 231st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 7,962 score and $249 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 31.98. This is the 88th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 550X GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 550X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2018. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Lexa) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 550X has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 550X includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,183 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 550X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 550X has the 263rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2013 | Q4 2018 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $249 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
X-Plane 11 | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 27 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 21 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 19 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 56.1 | +195% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 52.1 | +174% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 51.3 | +170% |
| Radeon RX 460 | 43.8 | +131% |
| Radeon RX 640 | 30.1 | +58% |
| Radeon RX 550X | 19 | |
| GeForce GT 710 | 14.8 | -22% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 760 has 49% better performance than the Radeon RX 550X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 760 is ranked 231st with a score of 7,962, and the Radeon RX 550X is ranked 263rd with a score of 5,344.5.
The GeForce GTX 760 has 49% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 760's 31.98 performance per dollar ranks it 88th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -2% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -32% |
| Radeon RX 550X | 5,344.5 | -33% |
| Radeon RX 640 | 5,235 | -34% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -37% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | +52% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 36.09 | +13% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 31.98 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -0% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 28.14 | -12% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -17% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 1,050 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 1,164.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 40,150 (+100.36%) | 20,039 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 5,959 (+61.58%) | 3,688 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 7,985 (+45.12%) | 5,502.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 79.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,806 (+102.27%) | 2,376 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 534 (+26.84%) | 421 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 75.2 (+114.86%) | 35 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 26.7 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 2,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192.3 Gb/s | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,502 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 170 W | 50 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 512 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,152 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 8 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 6 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 96 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 980 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,032 MHz | 1,183 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 24.77 GPixel/s | 18.93 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 99.07 GTexel/s | 37.86 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.38 TFLOPS | 1,211.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 99.07 GFLOPS | 75.71 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.