Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics vs GeForce 9600 GT

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 9600 GT with Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics, including specs and performance data.


9600 GT
2008, $179
512 MB GDDR3, 96 Watt
1.13

HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics outperforms 9600 GT by a whopping 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1122871
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.05no data
Power efficiency0.92no data
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)no data
GPU code nameG94no data
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date21 February 2008 (18 years ago)1 August 2013 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$179 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores64640
Core clock speed650 MHz720 / 825 MHz
Number of transistors505 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology65 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)96 Wattno data
Maximum GPU temperature105 °Cno data
Texture fill rate20.80no data
Floating-point processing power0.208 TFLOPSno data
ROPs16no data
TMUs32no data
L2 Cache64 KBno data

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datamedium sized
Bus support16x PCI-E 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16no data
Length229 mmno data
Height4.376" (11.1 cm)no data
Width1-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 6-pinno data
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM amount512 MBno data
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth57.6 GB/sno data
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.

Display ConnectorsHDTVTwo Dual Link DVIno data
Multi monitor support+no data
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIS/PDIFno data

API and SDK support

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)11
Shader Model4.0no data
OpenGL2.1no data
OpenCL1.1no data
VulkanN/A-
CUDA+-

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low

Counter-Strike 2 7−8
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7−8
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Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
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5−6
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Resident Evil 4 Remake 3−4
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3−4
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Full HD
Medium

Battlefield 5 8−9
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8−9
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Counter-Strike 2 7−8
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7−8
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Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
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Far Cry 5 7−8
+0%
7−8
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Fortnite 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
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12−14
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Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
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Full HD
High

Battlefield 5 8−9
+0%
8−9
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Counter-Strike 2 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 50−55
+0%
50−55
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Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Dota 2 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Far Cry 5 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Fortnite 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Metro Exodus 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
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12−14
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
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9−10
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Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

Full HD
Ultra

Battlefield 5 8−9
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8−9
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Dota 2 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Far Cry 5 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

Full HD
Epic

Fortnite 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

1440p
High

Counter-Strike 2 6−7
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6−7
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 18−20
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18−20
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Metro Exodus 0−1 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
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24−27
+0%
Valorant 21−24
+0%
21−24
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1440p
Ultra

Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
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1−2
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Far Cry 5 4−5
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4−5
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Forza Horizon 4 6−7
+0%
6−7
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%

1440p
Epic

Fortnite 5−6
+0%
5−6
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4K
High

Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
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14−16
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Valorant 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

4K
Ultra

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Dota 2 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Far Cry 5 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%

4K
Epic

Fortnite 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 51 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.13 2.54
Recency 21 February 2008 1 August 2013
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm

HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics has a 125% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 132% more advanced lithography process.

The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9600 GT in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 9600 GT is a desktop graphics card while Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics is a notebook one.

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