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Mobility Radeon HD 550v
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Radeon HD 6450A
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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 Radeon HD 6450A is on rank 492, so the Mobility Radeon HD 550v 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 Radeon HD 6450A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6450A.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 550v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 550v and Radeon HD 6450A
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.
Radeon HD 6450A
The Radeon HD 6450A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 260 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v scores 266 and the Radeon HD 6450A reaches 260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6450A uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6450A). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 266+2% | 260 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+94% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 550v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6450A 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 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6450A's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6450A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.3 | 5.8+9% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) — the Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers 2.3% better value. The Radeon HD 6450A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-11% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.7+2% | 17.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | Onega |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #846 | #926 |
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