Mobility Radeon HD 4550 vs Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Mobility Radeon HD 4550
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is positioned at rank 530 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 697, so the Mobility 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4550
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $15), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 4550 and Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Mobility Radeon HD 4550
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 191 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 scores 191 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT reaches 192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 191 | 192 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Decoder: UVD 2 vs Avivo HD.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8 | 6.4+68% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $12. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 20% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) vs 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers 26% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $12-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.7 | 16.0+26% |
| Codename | Broadway | M98 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #846 | #818 |
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