GeForce 920A
VS
Radeon HD 6650A

GeForce 920A vs Radeon HD 6650A

NVIDIA

GeForce 920A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6650A

2011Core: 600 MHz

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 920A is positioned at rank 396 and the Radeon HD 6650A is on rank 395, so the Radeon HD 6650A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920A

#386
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1310%
#388
1187%
#389
1184%
#393
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1077%
#394
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1069%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
100%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
99%
#400
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
97%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
97%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#403
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
94%
#404
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
94%
#406
94%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
91%
#408
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
90%
#409
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
89%
#410
Radeon R7 M260X
MSRP: $139|Avg: $35
88%
#411
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650A

#385
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1299%
#387
1177%
#388
1174%
#392
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1068%
#393
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1060%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
99%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
99%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
98%
#400
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
96%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
96%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
95%
#403
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
93%
#404
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
93%
#406
93%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
90%
#408
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
90%
#409
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
88%
#410
Radeon R7 M260X
MSRP: $139|Avg: $35
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6650A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920A.

InsightGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 920A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 230.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+230.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920A and Radeon HD 6650A

NVIDIA

GeForce 920A

The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 920A scores 829 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 920A) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).

FeatureGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
G3D Mark Score
829
836
Architecture
Maxwell
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7227 TFLOPS+25%
0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
192 KB+300%
48 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6650A) — the GeForce 920A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 920A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
TDP
33W-27%
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
25.1+35%
18.6
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 920A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 920A costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (GeForce 920A) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the GeForce 920A offers 231.1% better value. The GeForce 920A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce 920ARadeon HD 6650A
MSRP
$100
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$15-70%
$50
Performance per Dollar
55.3+231%
16.7
Codename
GM108
Onega
Release
March 13 2015
April 19 2011
Ranking
#810
#926