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    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon HD 6550A

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon HD 6550A, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon HD 6550A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon HD 6550A

    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 9800M GTS SLI here:

    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon HD 6550A
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 35 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 328% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 6550A.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 510 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6550A.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6550A - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon HD 6550A - with TeraScale 2.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is 50 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6550A.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6550A - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 6550A is 800 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 5−6 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 3−4 −
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 14−16 1−2
    medium / 1080p 7−8 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTS SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than Radeon HD 6550A.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon HD 6550A
    Architecture G9x TeraScale 2
    Code name NB9E-GT Pinewood
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 15 July 2008 7 February 2011
    Pipelines 128 480
    Core clock speed 600 MHz 550 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 627 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 13.20
    Floating-point performance 624.0 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 1600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 11.2 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.0
    OpenGL 4.4
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
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