
Mobility Radeon HD 3650 vs Radeon HD 8180

Mobility Radeon HD 3650
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is positioned at rank 593 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8180
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 189.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+189.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3650 and Radeon HD 8180

Mobility Radeon HD 3650
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3650 scores 140 and the Radeon HD 8180 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8180 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8180). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 140+4% | 135 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+25% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+13% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8180 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | 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 | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8180's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8180 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8180). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8+4% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8180 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) vs 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) — the Radeon HD 8180 offers 190.3% better value. The Radeon HD 8180 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $30-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 27.0+190% |
| Codename | Broadway | Venus |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #745 |
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