Radeon HD 6410D vs Radeon HD 4550
Radeon HD 6410D
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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 6410D is positioned at rank 282 and the Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 258, 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 6410D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6410D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $70), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 364.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+364.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 6410D and Radeon HD 4550
Radeon HD 6410D
The Radeon HD 6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 237 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6410D scores 237 and the Radeon HD 4550 reaches 236 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6410D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6410D) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6410D) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 237 | 236 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+7% | 1440 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+22% | 2.088 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 ×2+33% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+167% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6410D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4550 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 6410D draws 375W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 85.2% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6410D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 151W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.6+167% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6410D launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 78.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 6410D) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 361.8% better value. The Radeon HD 6410D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6410D | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $59-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $15-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 15.7+362% |
| Codename | Antilles | Cypress |
| Release | March 8 2011 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #583 | #682 |
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