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GeForce GT 130
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Radeon HD 5550
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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 GT 130 is positioned at rank 267 and the Radeon HD 5550 is on rank 224, so the Radeon HD 5550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 130 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The GeForce GT 130 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 130.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $75), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 272.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+272.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) |
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 GT 130 and Radeon HD 5550
GeForce GT 130
The GeForce GT 130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 5550
The Radeon HD 5550 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: 384 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130 scores 381 and the Radeon HD 5550 reaches 384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 5550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381 | 384 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1440+275% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+85% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 72+200% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 130 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5550 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 130) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5550). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+12% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130) vs None (Radeon HD 5550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 5550's 151W — a 133.7% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 200W (Radeon HD 5550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 200W-43% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.7+408% | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 and now averages $75. The GeForce GT 130 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) — the GeForce GT 130 offers 274.5% better value. The GeForce GT 130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $75-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1+275% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | Cypress |
| Release | May 17 2017 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #641 | #682 |
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