Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

AMD

G3D Mark

729

April 24 2012
40 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 729 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is positioned at rank #218 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
93%
#208
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
447%
#210
405%
#211
404%
#215
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
367%
#216
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
365%
#218
Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#222
96%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
93%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
91%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 7550M/7650M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M scores 729 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Heathrow), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.864 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7550M/7650M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score729
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameHeathrow
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency675 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.864 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second27.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationIGP
Transistor Count1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#787
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is equipped with 1 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7550M/7650M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationShared
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidthSystem
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMSystem
L1 Cache160 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7550M/7650M
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M draws 40 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7550M/7650M
TDPPower consumption under load40 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

It holds Rank #218 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #787 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7550M/7650M
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#218
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#787
Release DateApril 24 2012
Release Year2012

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