Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual vs GeForce GT 820M

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 + 8570M Dual is positioned at rank 466 and the GeForce GT 820M is on rank 134, so the GeForce GT 820M 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 + 8570M Dual

#456

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2037%

#458

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1847%

#459

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1842%

#463

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1675%

#464

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1663%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

98%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

95%

#478

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

94%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

93%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 820M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#124

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

300%

#126

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

272%

#127

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

272%

#131

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

247%

#132

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

245%

#134

GeForce GT 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

99%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 + 8570M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 820M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 820M 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.

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 820M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual and GeForce GT 820M

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M 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: 533 points.

GeForce GT 820M

The GeForce GT 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 542 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual scores 533 and the GeForce GT 820M reaches 542 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual) vs 1,536 (GeForce GT 820M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 820M
G3D Mark Score	533	542+2%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 820M
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 + 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 820M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 820M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 820M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.