Radeon HD 3650 AGP vs GeForce 8600M GT

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. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is positioned at rank #650 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 3650 AGP

#638

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5775%

#640

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5235%

#641

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5221%

#645

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4748%

#646

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4715%

#648

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#649

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#650

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#651

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

99%

#652

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

99%

#653

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#654

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

98%

#655

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

96%

#656

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

95%

#657

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#658

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#659

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

#660

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

91%

#661

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

#663

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8600M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 3650 AGP	GeForce 8600M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8600M GT 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.

Radeon HD 3650 AGP Benchmark Check

GeForce 8600M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 3650 AGP and GeForce 8600M GT

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

The Radeon HD 3650 AGP 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: 150 points.

GeForce 8600M GT

The GeForce 8600M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3650 AGP scores 150 versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 164 — the GeForce 8600M GT leads by 9.3%. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 8600M GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 224 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	Radeon HD 3650 AGP	GeForce 8600M GT
G3D Mark Score	150	164+9%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	G9x
Process Node	40 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	480+114%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 3650 AGP	GeForce 8600M GT
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 3650 AGP comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8600M GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 3650 AGP	GeForce 8600M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 3650 AGP draws 45W versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 150W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 350W (GeForce 8600M GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon HD 3650 AGP	GeForce 8600M GT
TDP	45W-70%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	3.3+200%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 8600M GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 8600M GT costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs Infinity (GeForce 8600M GT) — the GeForce 8600M GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).