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Radeon HD 6550D
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RADEON E4690
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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 6550D is positioned at rank 207 and the RADEON E4690 is on rank 713, 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 RADEON E4690
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON E4690 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6550D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6550D holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $558), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 687.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550D | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+687.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($70) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($558) |
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 RADEON E4690
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.
RADEON E4690
The RADEON E4690 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 405 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550D scores 400 and the RADEON E4690 reaches 405 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550D is built on TeraScale 3 while the RADEON E4690 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 2,048 (RADEON E4690). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON E4690). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 400 | 405+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2048+45% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+82% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1000 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88 | 128+45% |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB | 512 KB+45% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550D draws 200W versus the RADEON E4690's 95W — a 71.2% difference. The RADEON E4690 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 350W (RADEON E4690). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 95W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 4.3+115% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the RADEON E4690 launched at $558 and now averages $558. The Radeon HD 6550D costs 87.5% less ($488 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 0.7 (RADEON E4690) — the Radeon HD 6550D offers 714.3% better value. The RADEON E4690 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-87% | $558 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-87% | $558 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+714% | 0.7 |
| Codename | Cayman | Amethyst |
| Release | December 14 2010 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #623 | #420 |
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