Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual vs GeForce 8800 GTX
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M 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 + HD 8500M Dual is positioned at rank 542 and the GeForce 8800 GTX is on rank 698, so the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual 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 + HD 8500M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8800 GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8800 GTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8800 GTX holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 198.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅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 + HD 8500M Dual and GeForce 8800 GTX
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M 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: 559 points.
GeForce 8800 GTX
The GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual scores 559 and the GeForce 8800 GTX reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 559 | 556 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800 GTX has 768 MB. The GeForce 8800 GTX offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.75 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1+10% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs None (GeForce 8800 GTX). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce 8800 GTX's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+203% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce 8800 GTX launched at $599 and now averages $50. The GeForce 8800 GTX costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 11.1 (GeForce 8800 GTX) — the GeForce 8800 GTX offers 200% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-75% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7 | 11.1+200% |
| Codename | — | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | August 1 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #863 | #825 |
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