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Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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Intel UHD Graphics 615
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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 7550M/7650M is positioned at rank 218 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 is on rank 412, so the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Intel UHD Graphics 615 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 615.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 615
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M scores 729 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 729+2% | 717 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+233% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+114% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M draws 40W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 15W — a 90.9% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 15W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.2 | 47.8+163% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #787 | #921 |
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