Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual vs Radeon R7 A8-7500
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
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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 + 8750M Dual is positioned at rank 402 and the Radeon R7 A8-7500 is on rank 154, so the Radeon R7 A8-7500 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 + 8750M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 + 8750M Dual and Radeon R7 A8-7500
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M 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: 796 points.
Radeon R7 A8-7500
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual scores 796 and the Radeon R7 A8-7500 reaches 811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 796 | 811+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7500's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 15.9+96% | 8.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R7 A8-7500 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.0 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual) vs 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) — the Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers 102.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $50-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.0 | 16.2+102% |
| Codename | — | Trinidad |
| Release | August 1 2013 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #863 | #467 |
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