GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon X1550

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8200M G.

Insight	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1550 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.

GeForce 8200M G Benchmark Check

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8200M G and Radeon X1550

GeForce 8200M G

The GeForce 8200M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points.

Radeon X1550

The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8200M G scores 65 and the Radeon X1550 reaches 67 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8200M G is built on Maxwell while the Radeon X1550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8200M G) vs 512 (Radeon X1550). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
G3D Mark Score	65	67+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1183 MHz+5%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8200M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1550 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon X1550) — the GeForce 8200M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_0)+23%	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs Avivo.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
Encoder	—	Avivo
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8200M G draws 33W versus the Radeon X1550's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8200M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200M G) vs 350W (Radeon X1550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon X1550
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.0+54%	1.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8200M G launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon X1550 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 8200M G costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 8200M G) vs 1.4 (Radeon X1550) — the GeForce 8200M G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon X1550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).