Radeon HD 4550 vs Radeon R5 230
Radeon HD 4550
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Radeon R5 230
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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 R5 230 is on rank 500, 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 R5 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 230 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The Radeon R5 230 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 6.3% 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 R5 230.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 77.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+77.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 R5 230
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 R5 230
The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 versus the Radeon R5 230's 222 — the Radeon HD 4550 leads by 6.3%. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 230 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 384 (Radeon R5 230). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+6% | 222 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+275% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS+166% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 72+200% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+50% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 230 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4550 draws 151W versus the Radeon R5 230's 50W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon R5 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Radeon R5 230). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 4.4+175% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5 230 launched at $50 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 8.9 (Radeon R5 230) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 76.4% better value. The Radeon R5 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $50-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+76% | 8.9 |
| Codename | Cypress | Weston |
| Release | September 30 2009 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #682 | #873 |
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