Radeon HD 7550M vs Radeon R5 M240
Radeon HD 7550M
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Radeon R5 M240
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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 R5 M240 is on rank 238, so the Radeon R5 M240 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 Radeon R5 M240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 R5 M240 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 R5 M240
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 R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7550M scores 465 and the Radeon R5 M240 reaches 473 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7550M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M240 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M240). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 465 | 473+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+100% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+93% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 M240 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7550M draws 40W versus the Radeon R5 M240's 30W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7550M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M240). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 30W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6 | 15.8+36% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Oland |
| Release | April 24 2012 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #787 | #911 |
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