Radeon HD 7550M vs Radeon HD 7560D
Radeon HD 7550M
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Radeon HD 7560D
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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 Radeon HD 7560D is on rank 244, so the Radeon HD 7560D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7560D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 Radeon HD 7560D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon HD 7560D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7550M 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 Radeon HD 7560D
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.
Radeon HD 7560D
The Radeon HD 7560D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 452 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7550M scores 465 and the Radeon HD 7560D reaches 452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7550M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7560D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7560D). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7560D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon HD 7560D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 465+3% | 452 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1792+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+232% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 448 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon HD 7560D |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7550M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7560D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7550M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7560D) — the Radeon HD 7560D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon HD 7560D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7550M draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 7560D's 200W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7560D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon HD 7560D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-80% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+404% | 2.3 |
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