Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual vs GeForce GT 630

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 GeForce GT 630 is on rank 126, so the GeForce GT 630 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 GeForce GT 630

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

731%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

702%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

694%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

692%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

691%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

687%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

678%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

676%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

670%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

668%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

660%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

658%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

647%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

646%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#111

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

806%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

100%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

99%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

98%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

98%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

97%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

95%

#136

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#137

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

95%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

93%

#140

Radeon HD 8400E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce GT 630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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	GeForce GT 630
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $400 for the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1963.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 630
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1963.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($20)

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

GeForce GT 630 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual and GeForce GT 630

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.

GeForce GT 630

The GeForce GT 630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual scores 664 and the GeForce GT 630 reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 512 (GeForce GT 630).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 630
G3D Mark Score	664	685+3%
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 630
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 GeForce GT 630 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 630 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 630
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
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 + 8690M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 630's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 300W (GeForce GT 630). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 630
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	78
Perf/Watt	13.3+46%	9.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 630 costs 95% less ($380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 1917.6% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).