Radeon HD 6550A vs UHD Graphics 610

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 6550A is positioned at rank #221 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550A

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

95%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#211

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

460%

#213

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

417%

#214

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

416%

#218

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

378%

#219

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

376%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

94%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

94%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Intel UHD Graphics 610 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6550A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6550A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 610.

Insight	Radeon HD 6550A	Intel UHD Graphics 610
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6550A 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.

Radeon HD 6550A Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 610 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6550A and Intel UHD Graphics 610

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 610

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6550A scores 708 and the Intel UHD Graphics 610 reaches 687 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610).

Feature	Radeon HD 6550A	Intel UHD Graphics 610
G3D Mark Score	708+3%	687
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Generation 9.5
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm+++
Shading Units	480+161%	184
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS+36%	0.4232 TFLOPS
ROPs	8+167%	3
TMUs	24+4%	23

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6550A	Intel UHD Graphics 610
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6550A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6550A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 6550A	Intel UHD Graphics 610
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6550A draws 45W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 15W — a 100% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon HD 6550A	Intel UHD Graphics 610
TDP	45W	15W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	15.7	45.8+192%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).