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RADEON HD 6350
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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 RADEON HD 6350 is positioned at rank 240 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is on rank 593, so the RADEON HD 6350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD 6350
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD 6350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 RADEON HD 6350 and Mobility Radeon HD 3650
RADEON HD 6350
The RADEON HD 6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $180.
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.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD 6350 scores 141 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD 6350 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD 6350) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3650).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 140 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON HD 6350 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON HD 6350) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the RADEON HD 6350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (RADEON HD 6350) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON HD 6350) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD 6350 draws 186W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3650's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD 6350) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 2.8+250% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD 6350 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 97.9% better value. The RADEON HD 6350 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-39% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 9.3+98% |
| Codename | Cayman | Broadway |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #598 | #846 |
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