RADEON 9550 vs Radeon HD 6310
RADEON 9550
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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 RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank 363 and the Radeon HD 6310 is on rank 300, so the Radeon HD 6310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9550
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The RADEON 9550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6310 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 248.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9550.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-248.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+248.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 109.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+109.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 RADEON 9550 and Radeon HD 6310
RADEON 9550
The RADEON 9550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 6310
The Radeon HD 6310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9550 scores 35 versus the Radeon HD 6310's 122 — the Radeon HD 6310 leads by 248.6%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6310 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6310). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6310).
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 122+249% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1280+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+59% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 9550 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6310 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6310 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (RADEON 9550) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6310) — the Radeon HD 6310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6310's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6310). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-73% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6310 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The RADEON 9550 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 6310) — the Radeon HD 6310 offers 100% better value. The RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $50-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 2.4+100% |
| Codename | Lexa | Cayman |
| Release | April 20 2017 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #668 | #598 |
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