GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is on rank 92, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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.

GeForce GTX 870M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	3,536+1%	3,500
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1344+110%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.599 TFLOPS+58%	1.647 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz	1287 MHz+33%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	112 KB	160 KB+43%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.