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Radeon R5 240
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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 R5 240 is positioned at rank 135 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is on rank 542, so the Radeon R5 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 240
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $150), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1397.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1397.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 R5 240 and Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
Radeon R5 240
The Radeon R5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 558 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 240 scores 558 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual reaches 559 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 240) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 558 | 559 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 640+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M 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 R5 240 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 240 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R5 240) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 240) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 240 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+66% | 11.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 240 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R5 240 costs 93.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.8 (Radeon R5 240) vs 3.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) — the Radeon R5 240 offers 1408.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-61% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-93% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8+1408% | 3.7 |
| Codename | Oland | — |
| Release | October 8 2013 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #911 | #863 |
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