Radeon HD 8550D vs Radeon R7E
Radeon HD 8550D
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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. The Radeon HD 8550D is positioned at rank #111 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550D
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7E holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 R7E
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 R7E
The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550D scores 567 and the Radeon R7E reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8550D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 512 (Radeon R7E). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567 | 565 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+115% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7E) — the Radeon HD 8550D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550D draws 130W versus the Radeon R7E's 55W — a 81.1% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 350W (Radeon R7E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 55W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 10.3+134% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R7E costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 11.5 (Radeon R7E) — the Radeon R7E offers 1.8% better value. The Radeon R7E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 11.5+2% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 5 2012 | December 20 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #738 |
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