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Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M
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Radeon HD 6550A
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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 7570M/HD 7670M is positioned at rank 88 and the Radeon HD 6550A is on rank 221, so the Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M 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 7570M/HD 7670M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6550A 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 7570M/HD 7670M and Radeon HD 6550A
Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M
The Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 699 points. Launch price was $159.
Radeon HD 6550A
The Radeon HD 6550A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 708 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M scores 699 and the Radeon HD 6550A reaches 708 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6550A uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6550A). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 699 | 708+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+136% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7570M/HD 7670M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6550A has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7570M/HD 7670M draws 108W versus the Radeon HD 6550A's 45W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6550A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 45W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 6.5 | 15.7+142% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Juniper | Onega |
| Release | October 13 2009 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #730 | #926 |
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