Mobility Radeon HD 550v vs Radeon HD 8490
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 Radeon HD 8490 is on rank 294, so the Radeon HD 8490 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 8490
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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8490.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $35), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 136% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 8490
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 8490
The Radeon HD 8490 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 263 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v scores 266 and the Radeon HD 8490 reaches 263 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8490 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 800 (Radeon HD 8490). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8490).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 266+1% | 263 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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 550v) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8490). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 8490). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8490).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 3.1 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8490's 190W — a 116.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8490). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.3+279% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8490 launched at $99 and now averages $35. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v costs 57.1% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 7.5 (Radeon HD 8490) — the Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers 136% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-57% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.7+136% | 7.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | RV790 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #846 | #762 |
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