Radeon HD 4550 vs Radeon HD 4650
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 Radeon HD 4650 is on rank 275, 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 Radeon HD 4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4550.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 5.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.1%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 4650
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.
Radeon HD 4650
The Radeon HD 4650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 versus the Radeon HD 4650's 248 — the Radeon HD 4650 leads by 5.1%. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236 | 248+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+2% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+8% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 72 | 88+22% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 352 KB+144% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4550 draws 151W versus the Radeon HD 4650's 200W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+33% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) — the Radeon HD 4650 offers 5.1% better value. The Radeon HD 4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-16% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7 | 16.5+5% |
| Codename | Cypress | Cayman |
| Release | September 30 2009 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #682 | #623 |
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