Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual vs Radeon Vega 3 3020e

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 + HD 8570M Dual is positioned at rank #556 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 + HD 8570M Dual

#546

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3076%

#548

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2788%

#549

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2781%

#553

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2529%

#554

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2511%

#556

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#558

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#559

Radeon HD 8690A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#560

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#561

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#562

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#563

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#564

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

95%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#568

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

93%

#569

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

93%

#570

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

93%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

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 Vega 3 3020e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 3020e 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 + HD 8570M Dual Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 3 3020e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual and Radeon Vega 3 3020e

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.

Radeon Vega 3 3020e

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 535 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual scores 529 and the Radeon Vega 3 3020e reaches 535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 1,280 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e).

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
G3D Mark Score	529	535+1%
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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 + HD 8570M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
DirectX	11_2	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
Encoder	UVD 3	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3	VCN 1.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon Vega 3 3020e's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	10.6+100%	5.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).