Radeon HD 6650A vs GRID M60-0Q

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 6650A is positioned at rank #395 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 6650A

#385

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1299%

#387

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1177%

#388

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1174%

#392

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1068%

#393

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1060%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

96%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

87%

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 Radeon HD 6650A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-0Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 6650A	GRID M60-0Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6650A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6650A holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 910.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6650A	GRID M60-0Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+910.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 6650A Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6650A and GRID M60-0Q

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A 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: 836 points.

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	GRID M60-0Q
G3D Mark Score	836+1%	827
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	2048+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+738%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	48 KB	768 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	GRID M60-0Q
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	GRID M60-0Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	GRID M60-0Q
TDP	45W-80%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	18.6+403%	3.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 6650A costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) — the Radeon HD 6650A offers 882.4% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).