Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual vs Radeon RX Vega 3

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. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual is positioned at rank #665 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon RX Vega 3 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 Radeon RX Vega 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	Radeon RX Vega 3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 3 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 + 8690M Dual Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual and Radeon RX Vega 3

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.

Radeon RX Vega 3

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1001 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 684 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual scores 664 and the Radeon RX Vega 3 reaches 684 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 192 (Radeon RX Vega 3).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	Radeon RX Vega 3
G3D Mark Score	664	684+3%
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+233%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	Radeon RX Vega 3
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	Radeon RX Vega 3
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 3's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 3). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual	Radeon RX Vega 3
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	13.3	45.6+243%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 3) — the Radeon RX Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).