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GeForce GT 330
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Radeon HD 6550D
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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 330 is positioned at rank 260 and the Radeon HD 6550D is on rank 207, so the Radeon HD 6550D 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 330
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6550D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 330.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330 | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $70), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 129.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330 | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+129.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) |
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 330 and Radeon HD 6550D
GeForce GT 330
The GeForce GT 330 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: 393 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 and the Radeon HD 6550D reaches 400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6550D uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 393 | 400+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1408+267% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+84% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 352 KB+144% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | 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% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 330 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6550D's 200W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 330) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550D). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-85% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 175mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+555% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 330 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 and now averages $70. The GeForce GT 330 costs 57.1% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) — the GeForce GT 330 offers 129.8% better value. The GeForce GT 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $70-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-57% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.1+130% | 5.7 |
| Codename | GP108 | Cayman |
| Release | May 17 2017 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #623 |
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