Radeon HD 6650A vs Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
Radeon HD 6650A
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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 6650A is positioned at rank 395 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is on rank 313, so the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M 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 6650A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M 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 Radeon HD 6650A and Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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.
Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 853 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M reaches 853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 836 | 853+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 640+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+72% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 160 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+9% | 17.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Onega | Venus |
| Release | April 19 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #926 | #745 |
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