Mobility Radeon HD 5650 vs Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
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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 5650 is positioned at rank 590 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP is on rank 283, so the Radeon HD 3850 AGP 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 5650
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3850 AGP.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $130), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 342.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+342.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) |
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 5650 and Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 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: 441 points.
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP 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: 432 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 scores 441 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 441+2% | 432 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1024+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+57% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the Radeon HD 3850 AGP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Vulkan: No vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | No | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs None (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 3850 AGP's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+167% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP launched at $130 and now averages $130. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 costs 76.9% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers 345.5% better value. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $130-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-77% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7+345% | 3.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #503 |
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