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Performance
Radeon HD 8550M
1,3071% of 104,598
Radeon R9 390X1,273% better
17,94417% of 104,598
The Radeon R9 390X has 1,273% better performance than the Radeon HD 8550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 8550M
No data available
Radeon R9 390X
41.8326% of 161.45
The Radeon R9 390X has 26% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon HD 8550M GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 8550M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2014. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Sun) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The HD 8550M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD 8550M includes 320 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 650 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 850 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The HD 8550M has the 423rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R9 390X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 390X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the GCN 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Grenada) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 390X has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 512 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 384 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 390X includes 2,816 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 176 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 390X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 275 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 390X has the 123rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.16% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,944 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.83. This is the 70th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q2 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $429 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 184 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 131 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 76 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 41 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 29 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 8550M orRadeon R9 390X
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 FURY | 35.9 | +23% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 35 | +20% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 31.6 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 31 | +7% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 30 | +3% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 29.1 | |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 29.1 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 29 | +-0% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 29 | +-0% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 28.4 | -2% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 10.4 | -29% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 10.7 | -27% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 10.76 | -27% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 11.31 | -23% |
| Radeon VII | 12.87 | -13% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 14.74 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 14.75 | +0% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 15.29 | +4% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 18.54 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 18.93 | +28% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 8550M
1,3071% of 104,598
Radeon R9 390X1,273% better
17,94417% of 104,598
The Radeon R9 390X has 1,273% better performance than the Radeon HD 8550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 8550M is ranked 423rd with a score of 1,307, and the Radeon R9 390X is ranked 123rd with a score of 17,944.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 8550M
No data available
Radeon R9 390X
41.8326% of 161.45
The Radeon R9 390X has 64% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon R9 390X's 41.83 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +1,351% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | +1,294% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +1,273% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +1,271% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | +1,248% |
| Radeon HD 7690M XT | 1,346 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 6770M | 1,328 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 8550M | 1,307 | |
| GeForce 820M | 1,266.5 | -3% |
| Quadro 2000M | 1,261 | -4% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 8550M orRadeon R9 390X
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +29% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | +17% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | +13% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -23% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -24% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 74,351 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 12,389 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,242 | 14,327 (+1,053.54%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 130.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 9,416 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 832 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 11.2 | -- |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Sun | Grenada |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 690 million | 6,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s | 384 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 512 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 275 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 320 | 2,816 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 5 | 44 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 20 | 176 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 650 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 850 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 6.8 GPixel/s | 67.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 17 GTexel/s | 184.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 544 GFLOPS | 5.91 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 34 GFLOPS | 739.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.