Radeon HD 6550D vs GeForce GT 330
Radeon HD 6550D
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GeForce GT 330
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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 6550D is positioned at rank 207 and the GeForce GT 330 is on rank 260, so the Radeon HD 6550D 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 6550D
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6550D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 330.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $70), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 129.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+129.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 6550D and GeForce GT 330
Radeon HD 6550D
The Radeon HD 6550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 400 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GT 330
The GeForce GT 330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 393 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550D scores 400 and the GeForce GT 330 reaches 393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550D is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 330 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 400+2% | 393 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+100% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1468 MHz+84% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+144% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550D draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 330's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 300W (GeForce GT 330). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 30W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 175mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 13.1+555% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the GeForce GT 330 launched at $99 and now averages $30. The GeForce GT 330 costs 57.1% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) — the GeForce GT 330 offers 129.8% better value. The GeForce GT 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-29% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $30-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 13.1+130% |
| Codename | Cayman | GP108 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #623 | #641 |
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