Mobility Radeon HD 550v vs NVS 310
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
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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 550v is positioned at rank 461 and the NVS 310 is on rank 305, so the NVS 310 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 550v
Performance Per Dollar NVS 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 55.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 550v and NVS 310
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v 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: 266 points.
NVS 310
The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v scores 266 and the NVS 310 reaches 275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is built on TeraScale 2 while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 266 | 275+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+6% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 310 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the NVS 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Fermi NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v draws 50W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 30.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-26% | 68W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.3+32% | 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the NVS 310 launched at $159 and now averages $10. The NVS 310 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 27.5 (NVS 310) — the NVS 310 offers 55.4% better value. The NVS 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-69% | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.7 | 27.5+55% |
| Codename | Broadway | GM107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #826 |
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