GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GT 445M

2013

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

2013

Why buy it

✅96.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GT 445M

2013

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

2013

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅96.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GT 445M better than Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual?

Yes. GeForce GT 445M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual averages 96.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 811 vs 796 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GT 445M is a 2013 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual is a 2013 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 445M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of 512 MB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GT 445M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GT 445M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual is 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 796 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 GT 445M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
1080p
low	11 FPS	36 FPS
medium	7 FPS	29 FPS
high	4 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	27 FPS
medium	4 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	18 FPS
medium	2 FPS	14 FPS
high	1 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	9 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
1080p
low	23 FPS	36 FPS
medium	10 FPS	29 FPS
high	7 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	27 FPS
medium	3 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	13 FPS
medium	1 FPS	8 FPS
high	1 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
1080p
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	29 FPS
high	24 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	22 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	13 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	18 FPS
medium	15 FPS	14 FPS
high	12 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	9 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
1080p
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	29 FPS
high	22 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	5 FPS	27 FPS
medium	4 FPS	21 FPS
high	3 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	13 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	18 FPS
medium	2 FPS	14 FPS
high	2 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	9 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 445M and Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

GeForce GT 445M

The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 796 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 445M scores 811 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual reaches 796 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 445M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
G3D Mark Score	811+2%	796
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 445M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 445M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 445M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB+200%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 445M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 445M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.