Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual vs FirePro M7740

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 + 8690M Dual is positioned at rank 665 and the FirePro M7740 is on rank 329, so the FirePro M7740 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 + 8690M Dual

#655

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6540%

#657

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5929%

#658

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5913%

#662

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5377%

#663

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5340%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#667

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

99%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

91%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

91%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

87%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

86%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M7740

#314

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11108%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

97%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

95%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

95%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

95%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

94%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

93%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

92%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

88%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

86%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

81%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

80%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M7740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 8550G + 8690M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	FirePro M7740
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $400 (vs $500), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	FirePro M7740
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($400)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 + 8690M Dual Benchmark Check

FirePro M7740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual and FirePro M7740

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M 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: 664 points.

FirePro M7740

The FirePro M7740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 665 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual scores 664 and the FirePro M7740 reaches 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 512 (FirePro M7740).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	FirePro M7740
G3D Mark Score	664	665
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	FirePro M7740
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 8550G + 8690M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M7740 has 1 GB. The FirePro M7740 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	FirePro M7740
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual draws 50W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 41% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	FirePro M7740
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	13.3	20.2+52%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the FirePro M7740 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual costs 20% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 1.3 (FirePro M7740) — the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual offers 30.8% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).