Radeon HD 6550D vs Radeon HD 8610G
Radeon HD 6550D
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Radeon HD 8610G
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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 HD 8610G is on rank 605, 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 HD 8610G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8610G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 $150), it costs 53% less, resulting in a 113.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($70) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 HD 8610G
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 HD 8610G
The Radeon HD 8610G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550D scores 400 and the Radeon HD 8610G reaches 401 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 8610G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8610G). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 400 | 401 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+340% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+327% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 825 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 88+340% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+340% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) — the Radeon HD 6550D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550D draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8610G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 8.0+300% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon HD 8610G launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 6550D costs 53.3% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 2.7 (Radeon HD 8610G) — the Radeon HD 6550D offers 111.1% better value. The Radeon HD 8610G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-53% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-53% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+111% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Cayman | Sun |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #623 | #891 |
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