GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 4550
GeForce GT 220
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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 220 is positioned at rank 287 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 GT 220
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 220.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 247.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+247.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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 GT 220 and Radeon HD 4550
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 220 scores 222 versus the Radeon HD 4550's 236 — the Radeon HD 4550 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce GT 220 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GT 220) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 236+6% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1440+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+236% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+11% | 72 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 220) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220 draws 236W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 43.9% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 236W | 151W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.6+78% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 248.9% better value. The Radeon HD 4550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | $59-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.5 | 15.7+249% |
| Codename | GT200 | Cypress |
| Release | June 16 2008 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #802 | #682 |
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