Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual vs GeForce GT 550M

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 7640G + 8670M Dual is positioned at rank 543 and the GeForce GT 550M is on rank 125, so the GeForce GT 550M 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 Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

#533

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2919%

#535

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2646%

#536

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2639%

#540

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2399%

#541

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2383%

#543

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#544

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#545

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#546

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

#547

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#548

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#550

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#551

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

98%

#552

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#553

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#554

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#555

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#556

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#558

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 550M

#115

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

290%

#117

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

263%

#118

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

262%

#122

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

239%

#123

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

237%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 550M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 550M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 402.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+402.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 550M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual and GeForce GT 550M

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

The Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 558 points.

GeForce GT 550M

The GeForce GT 550M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 561 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual scores 558 and the GeForce GT 550M reaches 561 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 550M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
G3D Mark Score	558	561
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 550M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 550M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 550M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
DirectX	11_1	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual) vs No (GeForce GT 550M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP4.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
Encoder	UVD 3	No
Decoder	UVD 3	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 550M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 550M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual	GeForce GT 550M
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	11.2	11.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 550M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual) vs 18.7 (GeForce GT 550M) — the GeForce GT 550M offers 405.4% better value.