Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual vs GRID P40-6Q

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 8550G + 7600M Dual is positioned at rank 444 and the GRID P40-6Q is on rank 396, so the GRID P40-6Q 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 8550G + 7600M Dual

#434

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1806%

#436

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1638%

#437

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1633%

#441

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1485%

#442

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1475%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

97%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

94%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

93%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

92%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-6Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

49243%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

80%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

80%

#400

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

80%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

77%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

77%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

73%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

67%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

67%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

60%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

57%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

53%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 + 7600M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 198.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+198.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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.

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual Benchmark Check

GRID P40-6Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual and GRID P40-6Q

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M 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: 901 points.

GRID P40-6Q

The GRID P40-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual scores 901 and the GRID P40-6Q reaches 905 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
G3D Mark Score	901	905
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
DirectX	11.2 (FL11_0)	12_1+7%
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual draws 50W versus the GRID P40-6Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual) vs 350W (GRID P40-6Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual	GRID P40-6Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	18.0+350%	4.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.0 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual) vs 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) — the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers 200% better value.