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AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics

AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics

The AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics is the combination of a integrated AMD Radeon HD 8550G APU processor graphics card and a dedicated entry level AMD Radeon HD 8670M graphics card in CrossFire combination. It is called AMD Dual Graphics or asymmetric CrossFire and uses AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) to render different frames on the two graphic cores. Therefore the combination also suffers from micro stuttering (different spaces between two images lead to stuttering altough the framerate is high enough for fluent gaming with only one GPU).

The performance of the Dual Graphics solution depends greatly on the driver support for the used games. In some games the performance may even degrade slightly compared to using only the dedicated graphics card. Only in best case scenarios the performance of a GT 740M is possible. Therefore, due to the micro stuttering and performance problems, Dual Graphics may impose more problems than bring performance gains.

The features like PureVideo HD (UVD3) or OpenCL support are similar to the two graphics cards.

As both graphics cards are rendering frames, the power consumption is clearly higher than using only one GPU.

Radeon HD 8600M Series

Radeon HD 8690M compare 384 @ 0.78 GHz64 Bit @ 4500 MHz
Radeon HD 8650M compare 384 @ 0.65 GHz64 Bit @ 4500 MHz
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics compare 768 @ 0.72 GHz64 Bit @ 1800 - 2000 MHz
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics 640 @ 0.72 GHz64 Bit @ 2000 MHz
Radeon HD 8670M compare 384 @ 0.78 GHz64 Bit @ 2000 MHz
Pipelines640 - unified
Core Speed720 / 975 MHz
Memory Speed2000 MHz
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Memory TypeDDR3
Shared Memoryno
APIDirectX 11, Shader 5.0, OpenGL 4.1
technology28 nm
Notebook Sizemedium sized
Date of Announcement01.08.2013

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
0.4 pt (1%)
AMD Radeon HD 8180
0.06259 -84%
...
Intel HD Graphics 615
0.3682 -6%
AMD FirePro M4100
0.3699 -6%
AMD Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual Graphics
0.3716 -5%
Intel Iris Graphics 6100
0.3773 -4%
AMD Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics
0.3777 -4%
Intel Iris Graphics 5100
0.3792 -4%
NVIDIA GeForce 820M
0.3872 -1%
AMD Radeon HD 8650G
0.3906 -1%
AMD Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
0.3924 0%
AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics
0.393
AMD Radeon R5 M335
0.3932 0%
AMD Radeon R5 M330
0.398 1%
Intel HD Graphics 620
0.4032 3%
Intel HD Graphics 530
0.4036 3%
AMD Radeon R5 M240
0.4096 4%
Intel HD Graphics 6000
0.4105 4%
Intel HD Graphics 5600
0.4278 9%
AMD Radeon R5 (Carrizo)
0.4321 10%
AMD Radeon R5 M430
0.4334 10%
...
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
20 4989%
0%
100%
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 3927     avg: 3968     median: 3968 (4%)     max: 4009 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 5917     avg: 6320     median: 6319.5 (2%)     max: 6722 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 627     avg: 648     median: 647.5 (1%)     max: 668 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 740     avg: 911     median: 910.5 (1%)     max: 1081 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 55440     avg: 56842     median: 56842 (7%)     max: 58244 Points
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3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 1801     avg: 1874     median: 1874 (3%)     max: 1947 Points
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3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 1910     avg: 1942     median: 1942 (2%)     max: 1974 Points
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3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. total
min: 4892     avg: 5706     median: 5705.5 (2%)     max: 6519 Points
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3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX
min: 4602     avg: 5595     median: 5595 (3%)     max: 6588 Points
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3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 4811     avg: 5230     median: 5229.5 (7%)     max: 5648 Points
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Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 4944     avg: 5083     median: 5083 (4%)     max: 5222 points
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Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 21.55     avg: 24.1     median: 24.1 (9%)     max: 26.58 fps
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- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

F1 2013

F1 2013

2013
low 1024x768
55  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
40  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
36  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Fifa 14

Fifa 14

2013
low 1024x768
125.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
76.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
58.6  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Total War: Rome II

Total War: Rome II

2013
low 1024x768
45.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
33.7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
27.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Saints Row IV

Saints Row IV

2013
low 1280x720
24.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
19.7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
10.2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

2013
low 1024x768
24.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
7.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Splinter Cell: Blacklist

2013
low 1024x768
28.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
20.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dota 2

Dota 2

2013
low 1024x768
43.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
32.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

2013
low 1024x768
21.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18.1  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
9.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
GRID 2

GRID 2

2013
low 1024x768
56.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
34.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
25.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Metro: Last Light

Metro: Last Light

2013
low 1024x768
23.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
11.2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
BioShock Infinite

BioShock Infinite

2013
low 1280x720
41.4 43.1 ~ 42 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
23.4 25 ~ 24 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
18.9 20.8 ~ 20 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

2013
low 1024x768
128.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
46  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
24.2  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
SimCity

SimCity

2013
low 1024x768
54  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
20.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
14.8  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider

2013
low 1024x768
54.8 74.9 ~ 65 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
27.9 38.9 ~ 33 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
19.5 24.9 ~ 22 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Crysis 3

Crysis 3

2013
low 1024x768
20.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
10  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dead Space 3

Dead Space 3

2013
low 1024x768
90.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
33.1  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
26.1  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

2012
low 1024x768
39.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
11.4  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Assassin´s Creed III

Assassin´s Creed III

2012
med. 1366x768
13.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
12.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Hitman: Absolution

Hitman: Absolution

2012
low 1024x768
23  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
20.1  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
9.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

2012
low 1024x768
48.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
34  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
16.6  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Medal of Honor: Warfighter

Medal of Honor: Warfighter

2012
low 1024x768
40.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
25.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
20.1  fps    + Compare