Quadro K610M vs Radeon HD 6550A
Quadro K610M
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Radeon HD 6550A
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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 Quadro K610M is positioned at rank 170 and the Radeon HD 6550A is on rank 221, so the Quadro K610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K610M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 6550A.
| Insight | Quadro K610M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K610M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro K610M and Radeon HD 6550A
Quadro K610M
The Quadro K610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 714 points.
Radeon HD 6550A
The Radeon HD 6550A 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: 708 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K610M scores 714 and the Radeon HD 6550A reaches 708 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K610M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6550A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K610M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6550A). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K610M) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A).
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 714 | 708 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+50% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+167% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K610M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6550A has 512 MB. The Quadro K610M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro K610M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6550A) — the Quadro K610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K610M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6550A's 45W — a 40% difference. The Quadro K610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K610M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-33% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8+52% | 15.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM108 | Onega |
| Release | March 1 2015 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #842 | #926 |
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