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Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual
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GeForce GTX 280M
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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 8550G + 8670M Dual is positioned at rank 624 and the GeForce GTX 280M is on rank 120, so the GeForce GTX 280M 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 8550G + 8670M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 280M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual 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 8550G + 8670M Dual and GeForce GTX 280M
Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M 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: 579 points.
GeForce GTX 280M
The GeForce GTX 280M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 576 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual scores 579 and the GeForce GTX 280M reaches 576 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 280M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 579 | 576 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+167% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8550G + 8670M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 280M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 280M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 280M's 236W — a 130.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 280M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-79% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+383% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | — | GT200 |
| Release | August 1 2013 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #863 | #802 |
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