Radeon HD 5550 vs GeForce 8800M GTS
Radeon HD 5550
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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 5550 is positioned at rank #224 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800M GTS.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5550 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 Radeon HD 5550 and GeForce 8800M GTS
Radeon HD 5550
The Radeon HD 5550 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: 384 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce 8800M GTS
The GeForce 8800M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5550 scores 384 and the GeForce 8800M GTS reaches 382 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 8800M GTS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550) vs 224 (GeForce 8800M GTS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 384 | 382 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+543% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800M GTS has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5550) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTS). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+12% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5550) vs No (GeForce 8800M GTS). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5550) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5550 draws 151W versus the GeForce 8800M GTS's 150W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce 8800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 200W (Radeon HD 5550) vs 350W (GeForce 8800M GTS). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 95°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 200W-43% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-26% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | GeForce 8800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | Cypress | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | September 30 2009 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #682 | #825 |
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