CPU
GPU
GeForce GT 820M
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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 820M is positioned at rank 134 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual is on rank 549, so the GeForce GT 820M 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 820M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 820M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 820M and Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
GeForce GT 820M
The GeForce GT 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 542 points.
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M 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: 546 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 820M scores 542 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual reaches 546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GT 820M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 542 | 546 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 820M) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 820M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M 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 820M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 820M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4 | 10.9+102% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GM204 | — |
| Release | October 7 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #344 | #863 |
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