Comparison
RTX 3060 vs RX 5500
The RTX 3060 is 82.8% faster than RX 5500 in synthetic benchmark and 107.9% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
8739
+82.8%
3DMark Performace
4781
Video Memory
12 GB
+200.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
170WPower Consumption
150WEfficiency
51
+59.4%
Efficiency
32
Release Date
2021
Release Date
2019
MSRP
329 $
+Infinity%
MSRP
$
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3060
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 | |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 9410 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 9707 |
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Is RTX 3060 better than RX 5500?
RTX 3060 price to performance rating is lower than RX 5500's. RX 5500 offers 13.3% better value fo money.
The RTX 3060 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 170 watts and a 3DMark score of 8739. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 51. RX 5500's efficiency score is 32 .So RTX 3060 leads by 59.4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.