Radeon 3020e vs Radeon HD 8650G

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 8650G

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

724%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

687%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

685%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

681%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

672%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

670%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

664%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

662%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

654%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

652%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

641%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

640%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

94%

#110

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

798%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

99%

#127

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

98%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

97%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

96%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

94%

#136

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

94%

#137

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

92%

#140

Radeon HD 8400E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3020e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8650G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8650G.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8650G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3020e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 8650G, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8650G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Radeon 3020e and Radeon HD 8650G

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the Radeon HD 8650G reaches 501 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 8650G uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8650G
G3D Mark Score	505	501
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1024+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+41%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+22%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	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	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8650G
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8650G's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8650G
TDP	50W-62%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	10.1+159%	3.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3020e launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon 3020e costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) — the Radeon 3020e offers 3% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).