Radeon HD 8670M vs Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
Radeon HD 8670M
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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M 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 8670M is positioned at rank 272 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is on rank 556, so the Radeon HD 8670M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8670M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8670M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8670M and Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual
Radeon HD 8670M
The Radeon HD 8670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8670M scores 520 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual reaches 529 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 529+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 8670M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8670M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8670M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.2 | 10.6+104% |
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