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GeForce GT 550M
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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
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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 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is on rank 542, so the GeForce GT 550M 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 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 401.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+401.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 550M and Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
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 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M 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: 559 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 550M scores 561 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual reaches 559 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 550M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 561 | 559 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8550G + HD 8500M Dual 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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 550M) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 550M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 550M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 550M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 550M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (GeForce GT 550M) vs 3.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) — the GeForce GT 550M offers 405.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 550M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+405% | 3.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | June 25 2013 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #726 | #863 |
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