GeForce GTS 250M vs Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
GeForce GTS 250M
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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 GTS 250M is positioned at rank 84 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is on rank 556, so the GeForce GTS 250M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 250M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 8570M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250M and Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M 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: 529 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250M scores 520 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual reaches 529 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 529+2% |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M 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 GTS 250M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M 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: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250M draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 50W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 10.6+116% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GF106 | — |
| Release | September 13 2010 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #863 |
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