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Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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GeForce GTX 285M SLI
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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 7550M/7650M is positioned at rank 218 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI is on rank 409, so the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M 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 7550M/7650M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 Radeon HD 7550M/7650M and GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 729 points.
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 734 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M scores 729 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI reaches 734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 285M SLI uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 729 | 734 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285M SLI has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 285M SLI's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-73% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.2+271% | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Heathrow | N10E-GTX |
| Release | April 24 2012 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #787 | #753 |
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