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Radeon HD 8550D
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Radeon R5 A240
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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 8550D is positioned at rank 111 and the Radeon R5 A240 is on rank 206, so the Radeon HD 8550D 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 8550D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 A240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| 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 | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 A240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 A240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 407.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+407.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 8550D and Radeon R5 A240
Radeon HD 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon R5 A240
The Radeon R5 A240 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: 576 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550D scores 567 and the Radeon R5 A240 reaches 576 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8550D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 A240 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 320 (Radeon R5 A240). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A240). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 780 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567 | 576+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+220% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+293% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+28% | 780 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+220% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 A240) — the Radeon HD 8550D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550D draws 130W versus the Radeon R5 A240's 30W — a 125% difference. The Radeon R5 A240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A240). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 30W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 19.2+336% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5 A240 launched at $100 and now averages $10. The Radeon R5 A240 costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 57.6 (Radeon R5 A240) — the Radeon R5 A240 offers 409.7% better value. The Radeon R5 A240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 57.6+410% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Oland |
| Release | March 5 2012 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #911 |
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