Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual vs GeForce GT 720A

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 GT 720A is on rank 314, so the GeForce GT 720A 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 + HD 8500M Dual

#532

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2911%

#534

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2639%

#535

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2632%

#539

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2393%

#540

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2377%

#542

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#543

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#544

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#545

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#546

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#547

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#548

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#550

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#551

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

97%

#552

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#553

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#554

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#555

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#556

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720A

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

99%

#304

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

766%

#306

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

694%

#307

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

692%

#311

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

629%

#312

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

625%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#321

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 + HD 8500M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 720A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 280.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+280.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 + HD 8500M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 720A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual and GeForce GT 720A

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 GT 720A

The GeForce GT 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual scores 559 and the GeForce GT 720A reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 768 (GeForce GT 720A).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
G3D Mark Score	559	567+1%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
DirectX	11_1	12 (11_0)+9%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
Encoder	UVD 3	No NVENC
Decoder	UVD 3	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 720A's 55W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual	GeForce GT 720A
TDP	50W-9%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	11.2+9%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 720A costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) — the GeForce GT 720A offers 283.8% better value. The GeForce GT 720A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).