Mobility Radeon HD 540v vs Mobility Radeon HD 4550
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Popular choices:
Mobility Radeon HD 4550
Popular choices:
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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v is positioned at rank 540 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 530, 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 540v
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 540v.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 540v and Mobility Radeon HD 4550
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v 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: 188 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v scores 188 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 reaches 191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188 | 191+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4550's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 12.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers 1.6% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.5 | 12.7+2% |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Mobility Radeon HD 540v and Mobility Radeon HD 4550
