Radeon HD 6550A vs Intel UHD Graphics 615
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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 is on rank 412, 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Intel UHD Graphics 615 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6550A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6550A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the Intel UHD Graphics 615, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 64.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Intel UHD Graphics 615
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 615
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550A scores 708 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 708 | 717+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS+43% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 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 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550A draws 45W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 15W — a 100% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 15W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 47.8+204% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6550A costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 14.3 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) — the Radeon HD 6550A offers 65% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6+65% | 14.3 |
| Codename | Onega | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | April 19 2011 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #926 | #921 |
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