GeForce GT 550M vs Radeon HD 8550D
GeForce GT 550M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 550M is positioned at rank 125 and the Radeon HD 8550D is on rank 111, so the Radeon HD 8550D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 550M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 550M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 550M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 550M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 550M and Radeon HD 8550D
GeForce GT 550M
The GeForce GT 550M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 561 points.
Radeon HD 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 550M scores 561 and the Radeon HD 8550D reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 550M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8550D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 550M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 550M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D).
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 561 | 567+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+134% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 550M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550D has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 550M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 550M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8550D) — the Radeon HD 8550D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 550M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8550D's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GT 550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 550M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+155% | 4.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 550M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (GeForce GT 550M) vs 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) — the GeForce GT 550M offers 65.5% better value. The GeForce GT 550M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+65% | 11.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 25 2013 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #726 | #503 |
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