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Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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GRID K140Q
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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 7550M/7650M is positioned at rank 218 and the GRID K140Q is on rank 197, so the GRID K140Q 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 7550M/7650M
Performance Per Dollar GRID K140Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K140Q.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7550M/7650M and GRID K140Q
Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 729 points.
GRID K140Q
The GRID K140Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 728 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M scores 729 and the GRID K140Q reaches 728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K140Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 1,536 (GRID K140Q). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 729 | 728 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+165% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K140Q has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 512 KB (GRID K140Q) — the GRID K140Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M draws 40W versus the GRID K140Q's 225W — a 139.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 350W (GRID K140Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-82% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.2+469% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The GRID K140Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | Heathrow | GK104 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #787 | #628 |
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