GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon HD 4550
GeForce 7800 GT
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank 349 and the Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 258, so the Radeon HD 4550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 29% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7800 GT and Radeon HD 4550
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 and the Radeon HD 4550 reaches 236 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 244+3% | 236 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+100% | 1440 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+156% | 2.088 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+233% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+67% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4550 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 4550) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 49.4% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 151W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 228mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.6+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 28.7% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $59-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 15.7+29% |
| Codename | GK110B | Cypress |
| Release | November 7 2013 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #278 | #682 |
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