Radeon HD 4550 vs Radeon R3E
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. The Radeon HD 4550 is positioned at rank #258 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% 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 R3E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R3E, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 242.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R3E
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 R3E
The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 512 (Radeon R3E). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+5% | 225 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+181% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS+67% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 72+125% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+13% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 4550 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R3E has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4550 draws 151W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 4.5+181% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R3E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 4.6 (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 241.3% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+241% | 4.6 |
| Codename | Cypress | Polaris 23 |
| Release | September 30 2009 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #682 | #757 |
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