GeForce 8800M GTS vs Radeon HD 6550D

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550D

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1270%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1220%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1206%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1204%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1202%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1195%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1180%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1175%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1165%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1161%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1147%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1145%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1124%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1124%

#192

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1401%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

100%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

100%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

99%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

98%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

98%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

96%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

96%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

96%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

93%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

92%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800M GTS.

Insight	GeForce 8800M GTS	Radeon HD 6550D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6550D remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce 8800M GTS Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6550D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8800M GTS and Radeon HD 6550D

GeForce 8800M GTS

The GeForce 8800M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points.

Radeon HD 6550D

The Radeon HD 6550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 400 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800M GTS scores 382 and the Radeon HD 6550D reaches 400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800M GTS is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 6550D uses TeraScale 3, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D).

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Radeon HD 6550D
G3D Mark Score	382	400+5%
Architecture	G9x	TeraScale 3
Process Node	65 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	224	1408+529%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Radeon HD 6550D
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Radeon HD 6550D
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800M GTS draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6550D's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 8800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550D). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.