Radeon HD 8490 vs Mobility Radeon HD 550v
Radeon HD 8490
Popular choices:
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
Popular choices:
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 8490 is positioned at rank 294 and the Mobility Radeon HD 550v is on rank 461, so the Radeon HD 8490 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 8490
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 550v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8490.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 550v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $35), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 136% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 8490 and Mobility Radeon HD 550v
Radeon HD 8490
The Radeon HD 8490 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 263 points. Launch price was $249.
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 266 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8490 scores 263 and the Mobility Radeon HD 550v reaches 266 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8490 is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon HD 550v uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 8490) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8490) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 550v).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 263 | 266+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+21% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| 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 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8490) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 8490) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 550v). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8490) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8490 draws 190W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 550v's 50W — a 116.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8490) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 550v). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 5.3+279% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8490 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Mobility Radeon HD 550v launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v costs 57.1% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (Radeon HD 8490) vs 17.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers 136% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Mobility Radeon HD 550v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $15-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5 | 17.7+136% |
| Codename | RV790 | Broadway |
| Release | April 2 2009 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #762 | #846 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon HD 8490 and Mobility Radeon HD 550v
