Radeon HD 6550A vs GeForce GT 640M LE
Radeon HD 6550A
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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 6550A is positioned at rank 221 and the GeForce GT 640M LE is on rank 386, so the Radeon HD 6550A 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 6550A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640M LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 640M LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 640M LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 640M LE holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 6550A and GeForce GT 640M LE
Radeon HD 6550A
The Radeon HD 6550A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 708 points.
GeForce GT 640M LE
The GeForce GT 640M LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 697 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550A scores 708 and the GeForce GT 640M LE reaches 697 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550A is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 640M LE uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 708+2% | 697 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS+20% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB+50% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6550A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640M LE has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 640M LE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550A draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 640M LE's 32W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce GT 640M LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 32W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 21.8+39% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 640M LE launched at $80 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 640M LE costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 34.9 (GeForce GT 640M LE) — the GeForce GT 640M LE offers 47.9% better value. The GeForce GT 640M LE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-63% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6 | 34.9+48% |
| Codename | Onega | GK107 |
| Release | April 19 2011 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #926 | #909 |
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