Radeon HD 4550 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3670
Radeon HD 4550
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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 HD 4550 is positioned at rank 258 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3670 is on rank 590, so the Radeon HD 4550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3670.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.7%) | ❌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 Radeon HD 4550 and Mobility Radeon HD 3670
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Mobility Radeon HD 3670
The Mobility Radeon HD 3670 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: 232 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3670 reaches 232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3670 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3670). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3670).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+2% | 232 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+80% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS+86% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 72+80% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3670) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4550 draws 151W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3670's 50W — a 100.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3670). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 4.6+187% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3670 launched at $79 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 15.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 3670) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 1.3% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 3670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Mobility Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-25% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+1% | 15.5 |
| Codename | Cypress | Broadway |
| Release | September 30 2009 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #682 | #846 |
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