Radeon HD 6550D vs Quadro FX 4600

Radeon HD 6550D

2010Boost: 800 MHz

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6550D

200

400

0.0%

Radeon HD 7450

Radeon HD 5470

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

403

+0.8%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 Quadro FX 4600 is on rank 404, so the Radeon HD 6550D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 6550D

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1270%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1220%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1206%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1204%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1202%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1195%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1180%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1175%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1165%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1161%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1147%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1145%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1124%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1124%

#192

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1401%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

100%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

100%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

99%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

98%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

98%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

96%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

96%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

96%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

93%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

92%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4600

#387

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#406

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#415

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#416

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6550D.

Insight	Radeon HD 6550D	Quadro FX 4600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 4600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $70), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 41.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6550D	Quadro FX 4600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+41.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon HD 6550D Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6550D and Quadro FX 4600

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.

Quadro FX 4600

The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6550D scores 400 and the Quadro FX 4600 reaches 403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 4600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4600). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600).

Feature	Radeon HD 6550D	Quadro FX 4600
G3D Mark Score	400	403
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1408+633%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.253 TFLOPS+387%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	88+38%	64
L2 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6550D	Quadro FX 4600
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 6550D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4600 has 768 MB. The Quadro FX 4600 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) — the Radeon HD 6550D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6550D	Quadro FX 4600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.75 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6550D draws 200W versus the Quadro FX 4600's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro FX 4600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6550D	Quadro FX 4600
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	2.0	2.7+35%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Quadro FX 4600 launched at $1999 and now averages $50. The Quadro FX 4600 costs 28.6% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) — the Quadro FX 4600 offers 42.1% better value. The Radeon HD 6550D is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).