Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

AMD

G3D Mark

559

MSRP

$150

AVG Price

$150

August 1 2013

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual scores 559 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

SpecificationRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score559
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute640
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency720 / 825 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#863
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11_1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 3, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD 3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 3
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual draws 50W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
TDPPower consumption under load50W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $150, the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual delivers 4 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #863 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$150
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#863
Release DateAugust 1 2013
Release Year2013

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

2 categories

Technical Specifications

12 specs

Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
Core Clock720 / 825 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units640
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Manufacturing Process28 nm

General Information

2 specs

Release DateAugust 1 2013
Performance Ranking Position863

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