Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual vs GeForce GT 720

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 720 is on rank 102, so the GeForce GT 720 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 720

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

539%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

518%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

512%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

511%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

510%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

507%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

501%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

499%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

494%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

493%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

487%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

486%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

477%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

477%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

92%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

91%

#87

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

595%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

97%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

94%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

88%

#108

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

88%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

88%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

84%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

83%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

82%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

82%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

81%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 720 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 720
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 720 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 720 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $400), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 710.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 720
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+710.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 720 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual and GeForce GT 720

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 720

The GeForce GT 720 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 659 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual scores 664 and the GeForce GT 720 reaches 659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 720
G3D Mark Score	664	659
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 720
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 720 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 720 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 720
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 720's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 250W (GeForce GT 720). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	GeForce GT 720
TDP	50W-22%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	55°C
Perf/Watt	13.3+29%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce GT 720 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 720 costs 87.8% less ($351 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 13.4 (GeForce GT 720) — the GeForce GT 720 offers 688.2% better value. The GeForce GT 720 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).