CPU
GPU
Radeon HD 5600/5700
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Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M 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 Radeon HD 5600/5700 is positioned at rank 196 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is on rank 522, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5600/5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $99 (vs $150), it costs 34% less, resulting in a 54.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+54.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($99) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5600/5700 and Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + 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: 603 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 scores 615 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual reaches 603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 615+2% | 603 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 12.1+384% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 costs 34% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 4.0 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual) — the Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers 55% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-34% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99-34% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2+55% | 4.0 |
| Codename | Cayman | — |
| Release | December 14 2010 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #596 | #863 |
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