GeForce GT 130 vs Radeon HD 8650D
GeForce GT 130
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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 GT 130 is positioned at rank 267 and the Radeon HD 8650D is on rank 295, so the GeForce GT 130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 130 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $150), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 621.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+621.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 GT 130 and Radeon HD 8650D
GeForce GT 130
The GeForce GT 130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 8650D
The Radeon HD 8650D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 396 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130 scores 381 and the Radeon HD 8650D reaches 396 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 8650D uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650D). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650D). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381 | 396+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+56% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+47% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 256 KB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 130 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8650D has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 130 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8650D's 130W — a 125% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-77% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.7+323% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 8650D launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GT 130 costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) vs 2.6 (Radeon HD 8650D) — the GeForce GT 130 offers 634.6% better value. The GeForce GT 130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 8650D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-87% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1+635% | 2.6 |
| Codename | GP108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | May 17 2017 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #641 | #503 |
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