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GeForce GTX 280M SLI
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Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual
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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 GTX 280M SLI is positioned at rank 440 and the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is on rank 515, so the GeForce GTX 280M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTX 280M SLI and Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.
Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 627 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI scores 621 and the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual reaches 627 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 621 | 627 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 11 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.1+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 75°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 12.5+205% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | N10E-GTX | — |
| Release | March 2 2009 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #793 | #863 |
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