GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M 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.

GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 735M

2013

Why buy it

✅300% 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 + 8690M Dual across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

2013

Why buy it

✅82.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 82.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (664 vs 655), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 735M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 735M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GT 735M

The GeForce GT 735M 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: 655 points.

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M 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: 664 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 735M scores 655 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual reaches 664 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual
G3D Mark Score	655	664+1%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 735M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M 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 735M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 735M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 735M and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.