Radeon HD 6550A vs Radeon HD 6670
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 Radeon HD 6670 is on rank 172, so the Radeon HD 6670 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 Radeon HD 6670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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 | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6550A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6550A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $99), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 222.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+222.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 Radeon HD 6670
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.
Radeon HD 6670
The Radeon HD 6670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 725 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550A scores 708 and the Radeon HD 6670 reaches 725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6670 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6670). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6670).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 708 | 725+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1536+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+369% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 96+300% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6550A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6670) — the Radeon HD 6670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550A draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 6670's 250W — a 139% difference. The Radeon HD 6550A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 250W (Radeon HD 6670). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-82% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7+441% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6670 launched at $99 and now averages $99. The Radeon HD 6550A costs 69.7% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) vs 7.3 (Radeon HD 6670) — the Radeon HD 6550A offers 223.3% better value. The Radeon HD 6550A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-70% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6+223% | 7.3 |
| Codename | Onega | Cayman |
| Release | April 19 2011 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #926 | #596 |
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