Radeon HD 5550 vs Radeon HD 4670
Radeon HD 5550
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Radeon HD 4670
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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 5550 is positioned at rank 224 and the Radeon HD 4670 is on rank 208, so the Radeon HD 4670 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 5550
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4670
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 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4670.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $67 (vs $75), it costs 11% less, resulting in a 11.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($67) |
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 Radeon HD 4670
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.
Radeon HD 4670
The Radeon HD 4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5550 scores 384 and the Radeon HD 4670 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 Radeon HD 4670 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 4670). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 384 | 382 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440 | 1536+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+29% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 72 | 96+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 192 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4670 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5550) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4670). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5550) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5550 draws 151W versus the Radeon HD 4670's 250W — a 49.4% difference. The Radeon HD 5550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 200W (Radeon HD 5550) vs 300W (Radeon HD 4670). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 193mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 200W-33% | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 168mm | 193mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5+67% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 and now averages $67. The Radeon HD 4670 costs 10.7% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 4670) — the Radeon HD 4670 offers 11.8% better value. The Radeon HD 4670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5550 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $67-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $67-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1 | 5.7+12% |
| Codename | Cypress | Cayman |
| Release | September 30 2009 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #682 | #596 |
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