Quadro FX 1800M vs Radeon HD 8650G
Quadro FX 1800M
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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 Quadro FX 1800M is positioned at rank 62 and the Radeon HD 8650G is on rank 125, so the Quadro FX 1800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 1800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8650G 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 Quadro FX 1800M and Radeon HD 8650G
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 8650G
The Radeon HD 8650G 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: 501 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800M scores 486 and the Radeon HD 8650G reaches 501 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8650G uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 486 | 501+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1024+327% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+183% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8650G has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8650G) — the Radeon HD 8650G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8650G's 130W — a 37% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 130W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 3.9+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GT200B | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #503 |
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