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Radeon HD 8550D
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GeForce GT 550M
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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 Radeon HD 8550D is positioned at rank 111 and the GeForce GT 550M is on rank 125, so the Radeon HD 8550D 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 8550D
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 550M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550D and GeForce GT 550M
Radeon HD 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550D scores 567 and the GeForce GT 550M reaches 561 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8550D is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 550M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 550M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 550M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567+1% | 561 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+134% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8550D 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 550M) — the Radeon HD 8550D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | 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 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550D draws 130W versus the GeForce GT 550M's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GT 550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 350W (GeForce GT 550M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 11.2+155% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 550M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 18.7 (GeForce GT 550M) — the GeForce GT 550M offers 65.5% better value. The GeForce GT 550M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 18.7+65% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #726 |
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