Radeon HD 7550M vs FirePro 3D V3800
Radeon HD 7550M
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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 is positioned at rank 345 and the FirePro 3D V3800 is on rank 238, so the FirePro 3D V3800 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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7550M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7550M | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V3800 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 and FirePro 3D V3800
Radeon HD 7550M
The Radeon HD 7550M 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: 465 points.
FirePro 3D V3800
The FirePro 3D V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7550M scores 465 and the FirePro 3D V3800 reaches 472 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7550M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V3800). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 465 | 472+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3800 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7550M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7550M draws 40W versus the FirePro 3D V3800's 74W — a 59.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-46% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+81% | 6.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7550M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $12 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Juniper |
| Release | April 24 2012 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #787 | #780 |
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