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T550 Mobile
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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 T550 Mobile is positioned at rank #45 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T550 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The T550 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T550 Mobile.
| Insight | T550 Mobile | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (278mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 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 T550 Mobile and Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
T550 Mobile
The T550 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,764 points.
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The T550 Mobile scores 4,764 and the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 reaches 4,765 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T550 Mobile is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (T550 Mobile) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Raw compute: 3.41 TFLOPS (T550 Mobile) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | T550 Mobile | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,764 | 4,765 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1792+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.41 TFLOPS+19% | 2.867 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+33% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+127% | 0.44 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T550 Mobile | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T550 Mobile comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T550 Mobile) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) — the T550 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T550 Mobile | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The T550 Mobile draws 23W versus the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280's 200W — a 158.7% difference. The T550 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T550 Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | T550 Mobile | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-89% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 278mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 207.1+770% | 23.8 |
Value Analysis
The T550 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | T550 Mobile | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $35 |
| Codename | TU117 | Tahiti |
| Release | Maio 2022 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #452 | #454 |
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