Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
VS
GeForce GT 630M

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual vs GeForce GT 630M

AMD

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 825 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 630M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 8570M Dual is positioned at rank 556 and the GeForce GT 630M is on rank 147, so the GeForce GT 630M 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 8570M Dual

#546
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3076%
#548
2788%
#549
2781%
#553
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2529%
#554
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2511%
#556
100%
#558
98%
#559
Radeon HD 8690A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#560
96%
#561
96%
#562
GeForce 9200
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
95%
#563
95%
#564
Radeon R7 M265DX
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
95%
#565
Radeon R9 M375
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
94%
#567
93%
#568
93%
#569
93%
#570
93%
#571
Radeon R5 M315
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630M

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
100%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#137
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
313%
#139
283%
#140
283%
#144
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
257%
#145
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
255%
#147
GeForce GT 630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
100%
#150
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
98%
#157
GeForce 830M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
96%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
96%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 630M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 630M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 630M holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $150), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 322.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+322.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)
More affordable ($35)

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 8570M Dual and GeForce GT 630M

AMD

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M 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: 529 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 630M

The GeForce GT 630M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 521 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual scores 529 and the GeForce GT 630M reaches 521 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 630M).

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
G3D Mark Score
529+2%
521
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640+67%
384

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
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 + HD 8570M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 630M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 630M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 630M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
DirectX
11_2
11.0
Max Displays
0
1
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs No (GeForce GT 630M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP4.

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
Encoder
UVD 3
No
Decoder
UVD 3
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 630M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 630M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 630M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
TDP
50W
45W-10%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
10.6
11.6+9%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 630M costs 76.7% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 14.9 (GeForce GT 630M) — the GeForce GT 630M offers 325.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M DualGeForce GT 630M
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$35-77%
Performance per Dollar
3.5
14.9+326%
Codename
GK107
Release
August 1 2013
March 22 2012
Ranking
#863
#828