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Radeon 550 vs RTX 3080

Which GPU is the better buy in 2026? Live Amazon prices updated daily.

Our pick: RTX 3080 — best Value Score at current prices.

Radeon 550
$73.70
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Specs & Benchmarks

Spec Radeon 550 RTX 3080
Brand AMD NVIDIA
VRAM 2 GB 10 GB
FP32 TFLOPS 1.2 59.4
3DMark TimeSpy 800 14,500
Performance Index 1.8 39.0
Current Price $73.70 $399.99
Value Score 24 97
Categories Gaming Gaming

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Recommendation: RTX 3080

The RTX 3080 wins on value with a Value Score of 97 vs 24. That means more performance per dollar at current Amazon prices.

Prices change daily — always verify on Amazon before purchasing.

Current Amazon Prices

Radeon 550
$73.70
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RTX 3080
$399.99
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How We Score GPUs

Each GPU shows a Value score (0–100) — performance per dollar, scaled so the best deals reach 100.

Value score (0–100) = performance per dollar × 10.
RTX 4090 reference price ~$1,700 → score 59. A used RTX 3070 Ti at $339 → score ~100.
Excellent ≥ 90 · Good 75–89 · Fair 60–74 · Poor < 60.
Performance Index = 0.70 × (3DMark TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65). Prices from Amazon US, updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Radeon 550 or the RTX 3080?

The RTX 3080 is faster with a Performance Index of 39.0 versus 1.8 for the Radeon 550 — approximately 2098% more raw performance. Performance Index = 0.70 × (TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65).

Which is better value, the Radeon 550 or the RTX 3080?

Based on current Amazon prices, the RTX 3080 offers better value with a Value Score of 97 versus 24. Value Score (0–100) = performance per dollar × 10, capped at 100.

Should I buy the Radeon 550 or the RTX 3080?

If price-to-performance is your priority, the RTX 3080 is the better buy based on current Amazon prices. Always check both listings before purchasing as prices change daily.

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