GRID M60-0Q vs Radeon HD 6650A

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650A

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1299%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1177%

#388

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

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Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

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Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

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Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

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GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

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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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-0Q.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 6650A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6650A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6650A holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 910.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 6650A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+910.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and Radeon HD 6650A

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 6650A
G3D Mark Score	827	836+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+327%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+738%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	768 KB+1500%	48 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6650A) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 6650A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 6650A
TDP	225W	45W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	3.7	18.6+403%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6650A costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the Radeon HD 6650A offers 882.4% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).