GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon HD 6650M
GeForce GTX 850A
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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 850A is positioned at rank 473 and the Radeon HD 6650M is on rank 537, so the GeForce GTX 850A 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 850A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 850A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 850A 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 850A and Radeon HD 6650M
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
Radeon HD 6650M
The Radeon HD 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 580 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850A scores 767 and the Radeon HD 6650M reaches 762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6650M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6650M). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 767 | 762 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 960+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS+29% | 1.114 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 850A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6650M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6650M) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850A draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6650M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2 | 15.2+49% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | Blackcomb |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #621 | #785 |
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