Radeon HD 6550A vs Quadro K600
Radeon HD 6550A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro K600 is on rank 240, 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 Quadro K600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6550A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 53% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53%) |
| 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 Quadro K600
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.
Quadro K600
The Quadro K600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 722 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550A scores 708 and the Quadro K600 reaches 722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro K600 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 2,880 (Quadro K600). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 708 | 722+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 2880+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+802% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 240+900% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 240 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro K600 has 1 GB. The Quadro K600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K600) — the Quadro K600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550A draws 45W versus the Quadro K600's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6550A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 350W (Quadro K600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-80% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7+391% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro K600 launched at $199 and now averages $20. The Quadro K600 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 36.1 (Quadro K600) — the Quadro K600 offers 53% better value. The Quadro K600 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-85% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6 | 36.1+53% |
| Codename | Onega | GK110B |
| Release | April 19 2011 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #926 | #318 |
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