GeForce GT 620 vs Radeon HD 5550
GeForce GT 620
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Radeon HD 5550
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 620 is positioned at rank 190 and the Radeon HD 5550 is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 620 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 620
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $75), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 278.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+278.9%) | ❌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 620 and Radeon HD 5550
GeForce GT 620
The GeForce GT 620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 388 points. Launch price was $99.
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 620 scores 388 and the Radeon HD 5550 reaches 384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 620 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 5550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 620) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 388+1% | 384 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1440+275% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+201% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 72+125% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | 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 620 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5550 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 620) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5550) — the Radeon HD 5550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 620) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5550). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.4+5% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 620) vs None (Radeon HD 5550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 620 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 5550's 151W — a 79.6% difference. The GeForce GT 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 620) vs 200W (Radeon HD 5550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-57% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.0+140% | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 620 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 and now averages $75. The GeForce GT 620 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (GeForce GT 620) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) — the GeForce GT 620 offers 280.4% better value. The GeForce GT 620 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-21% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4+280% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GK107 | Cypress |
| Release | June 5 2012 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #837 | #682 |
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