Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs HD 6550M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon HD 6550M with Radeon RX 7900 XTX, including specs and performance data.
RX 7900 XTX outperforms HD 6550M by a whopping 5807% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1020 | 9 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 53 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 34.79 |
| Power efficiency | 3.62 | 15.66 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2024) |
| GPU code name | Lexington | Navi 31 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 26 November 2010 (14 years ago) | 3 November 2022 (2 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $999 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 400 | 6144 |
| Core clock speed | 600 MHz | 1929 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 2498 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 2,154 million | 57,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 26 Watt | 355 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 12.00 | 959.2 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.48 TFLOPS | 61.39 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 192 |
| TMUs | 20 | 384 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 96 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | medium sized | no data |
| Interface | MXM-II | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 287 mm |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | 2x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 384 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 900 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 28.8 GB/s | 960.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB Type-C |
| HDMI | - | + |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.7 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
3DMark Vantage Performance
3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 14
−5614%
| 800−850
+5614%
|
| Full HD | 18
−1267%
| 246
+1267%
|
| 1440p | 2−3
−8100%
| 164
+8100%
|
| 4K | 1−2
−10200%
| 103
+10200%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 4.06 |
| 1440p | no data | 6.09 |
| 4K | no data | 9.70 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 7−8
−2957%
|
214
+2957%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
−5950%
|
242
+5950%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2
−11600%
|
110−120
+11600%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 7−8
−3343%
|
241
+3343%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
−2800%
|
116
+2800%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 9−10
−6611%
|
604
+6611%
|
| Metro Exodus | 0−1 | 169 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 7−8
−2057%
|
150−160
+2057%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2
−11600%
|
110−120
+11600%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 7−8
−3043%
|
220
+3043%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
−2500%
|
104
+2500%
|
| Dota 2 | 1−2
−18200%
|
183
+18200%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
−1018%
|
123
+1018%
|
| Fortnite | 6−7
−5033%
|
300−350
+5033%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 9−10
−5844%
|
535
+5844%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 1−2
−17400%
|
175
+17400%
|
| Metro Exodus | 0−1 | 176 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
−1333%
|
210−220
+1333%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 7−8
−2057%
|
150−160
+2057%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7−8
−2386%
|
170−180
+2386%
|
| World of Tanks | 27−30
−862%
|
270−280
+862%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2
−11600%
|
110−120
+11600%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 7−8
−2843%
|
206
+2843%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
−2400%
|
100
+2400%
|
| Dota 2 | 1−2
−17700%
|
178
+17700%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
−1255%
|
140−150
+1255%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 9−10
−5133%
|
471
+5133%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
−1333%
|
210−220
+1333%
|
1440p
High Preset
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 8−9
−2088%
|
170−180
+2088%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 90−95 |
| World of Tanks | 8−9
−6350%
|
500−550
+6350%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
−2267%
|
71
+2267%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
−3100%
|
160−170
+3100%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 1−2
−16400%
|
160−170
+16400%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
−4660%
|
238
+4660%
|
| Valorant | 6−7
−6417%
|
350−400
+6417%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 6−7
−917%
|
60−65
+917%
|
| Dota 2 | 16−18
−1063%
|
186
+1063%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
−1140%
|
186
+1140%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 4−5
−5125%
|
200−210
+5125%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 60−65 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
−1140%
|
186
+1140%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2
−9000%
|
90−95
+9000%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 6−7
−817%
|
55
+817%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
−1700%
|
36
+1700%
|
| Dota 2 | 16−18
−894%
|
159
+894%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 1−2
−10400%
|
100−110
+10400%
|
| Valorant | 1−2
−22800%
|
220−230
+22800%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Forza Horizon 5 | 210−220
+0%
|
210−220
+0%
|
| Valorant | 450−500
+0%
|
450−500
+0%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Forza Horizon 5 | 210−220
+0%
|
210−220
+0%
|
| Valorant | 450−500
+0%
|
450−500
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Forza Horizon 5 | 210−220
+0%
|
210−220
+0%
|
| Valorant | 450−500
+0%
|
450−500
+0%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Dota 2 | 165
+0%
|
165
+0%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 165
+0%
|
165
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 85−90
+0%
|
85−90
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 360
+0%
|
360
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 146
+0%
|
146
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
| Metro Exodus | 108
+0%
|
108
+0%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Fortnite | 95−100
+0%
|
95−100
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 197
+0%
|
197
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 100−110
+0%
|
100−110
+0%
|
This is how HD 6550M and RX 7900 XTX compete in popular games:
- RX 7900 XTX is 5614% faster in 900p
- RX 7900 XTX is 1267% faster in 1080p
- RX 7900 XTX is 8100% faster in 1440p
- RX 7900 XTX is 10200% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Valorant, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RX 7900 XTX is 22800% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- RX 7900 XTX is ahead in 44 tests (75%)
- there's a draw in 15 tests (25%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.35 | 79.74 |
| Recency | 26 November 2010 | 3 November 2022 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 24 GB |
| Chip lithography | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 26 Watt | 355 Watt |
HD 6550M has 1265.4% lower power consumption.
RX 7900 XTX, on the other hand, has a 5806.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 2300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon HD 6550M in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon HD 6550M is a notebook card while Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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