AMD Radeon HD 8550M vs Intel HD Graphics 615

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Performance
Radeon HD 8550M5% better
1,3071% of 104,598
HD Graphics 615
1,242.51% of 104,598

The Radeon HD 8550M has 5% better performance than the HD Graphics 615 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 8550M
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HD Graphics 615
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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 Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU

The Intel HD Graphics 615 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2016. It is built on the Generation 9.5 GPU microarchitecture (codename Kaby Lake GT2) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The HD Graphics 615 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, 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 Graphics 615 includes 192 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 850 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 3 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The HD Graphics 615 has the 430th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.19% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
ManufacturerAMDIntel
ArchitectureGCN 1.0Generation 9.5
Market SegmentMobileIntegrated
Release DateQ3 2014Q3 2016
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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Display FPS for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
CS: GO

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
FPS data for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
CS: GO
Radeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
Low - 768p
39 FPS
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Medium - 768p
34 FPS
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High - 768p
29 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD
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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 orHD Graphics 615
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GT 635M81.6+178%
GeForce 820M78.7+168%
GeForce GT 720M56.8+93%
Radeon R5 M33050.3+71%
GeForce 910M34.2+16%
Radeon HD 8550M29.4

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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon HD 8550M5% better
1,3071% of 104,598
HD Graphics 615
1,242.51% of 104,598

The Radeon HD 8550M has 5% better performance than the HD Graphics 615 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon HD 8550M is ranked 423rd with a score of 1,307, and the HD Graphics 615 is ranked 430th with a score of 1,242.5.

Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 8550M
No data available
HD Graphics 615
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 8550M and the HD Graphics 615 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 8550M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon HD 7690M XT1,346+3%
Radeon HD 6770M1,328+2%
Radeon HD 8550M1,307
HD Graphics 5201,293.5-1%
GeForce 820M1,266.5-3%
Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)1,264-3%
Quadro 2000M1,261-4%
HD Graphics 6151,242.5-5%
UHD Graphics 6151,221-7%
Radeon R6 (Kaveri)1,184-9%

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.

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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
BenchmarkRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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261
3DMark Time Spy Score
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296.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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6,387
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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853
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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2,800
3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,242
1,362.5
(+9.7%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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35
PassMark G3D Mark
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726
PassMark G2D Mark
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189
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
11.2
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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.

SpecRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
CodenameSunKaby Lake GT2
ArchitectureGCN 1.0Generation 9.5
Process Size28 nm14 nm
Transistors690 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.

SpecRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
Memory Size1,024 MBSystem Shared
Memory TypeDDR3System Shared
Memory Bandwidth14.4 Gb/sSystem Dependent
Memory Clock900 MHzSystem Shared
Memory Interface64 bitSystem Shared
L1 Cache16 KB--
L2 Cache128 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.

SpecRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8Ring Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)--5 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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.

SpecRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
Stream Processors (SP)320--
Shading Units--192
Compute Units (CU)5--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2024
Render Output Units (ROP)83
Core Clock Speed650 MHz300 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)850 MHz850 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.

SpecRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
Pixel Fill Rate6.8 GPixel/s2.55 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate17 GTexel/s20.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance544 GFLOPS326.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance34 GFLOPS81.6 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.

SpecRadeon HD 8550MHD Graphics 615
DirectX12 (11_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL2.1 (1.2)3.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.4

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.