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GeForce 9650M GT
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Radeon HD 8180
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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 9650M GT is positioned at rank 679 and the Radeon HD 8180 is on rank 496, so the Radeon HD 8180 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9650M GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8180
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9650M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8180.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8180 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8180 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $25), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 392.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+392.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9650M GT and Radeon HD 8180
GeForce 9650M GT
The GeForce 9650M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.
Radeon HD 8180
The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9650M GT scores 137 and the Radeon HD 8180 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9650M GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8180 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8180). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 137+1% | 135 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+32% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz+32% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9650M GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8180 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9650M GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8180) — the GeForce 9650M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9650M GT draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8180's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8180 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8180). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 2.7+50% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8180 costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) — the Radeon HD 8180 offers 390.9% better value. The GeForce 9650M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $30-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $5-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 27.0+391% |
| Codename | GM107 | Venus |
| Release | October 27 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #671 | #745 |
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