Radeon R3E vs Radeon HD 4550

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1814%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1742%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1722%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1719%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1716%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1706%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1684%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1678%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1663%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1658%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1638%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1635%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1605%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1604%

#243

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2000%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

99%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

97%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

96%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#271

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

90%

#272

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

90%

#273

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3E.

Insight	Radeon R3E	Radeon HD 4550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R3E, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 242.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R3E	Radeon HD 4550
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+242.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3E and Radeon HD 4550

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.

Radeon HD 4550

The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R3E scores 225 and the Radeon HD 4550 reaches 236 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon HD 4550
G3D Mark Score	225	236+5%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1440+181%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	2.088 TFLOPS+67%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	72+125%
L1 Cache	128 KB	144 KB+13%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon HD 4550
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R3E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4550 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon HD 4550
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon HD 4550
TDP	50W-67%	151W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	4.5+181%	1.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Radeon R3E) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 241.3% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).