Radeon HD 6650A vs Radeon R7 M365X
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 R7 M365X is on rank 602, so the Radeon HD 6650A 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 R7 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6650A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M365X.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 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 $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 508.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+508.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R7 M365X
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 R7 M365X
The Radeon R7 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the Radeon R7 M365X reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M365X). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M365X).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 836+1% | 824 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 512+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 M365X's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M365X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+69% | 11.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M365X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon HD 6650A costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 2.7 (Radeon R7 M365X) — the Radeon HD 6650A offers 518.5% better value. The Radeon R7 M365X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+519% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Onega | Tropo |
| Release | April 19 2011 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #926 | #715 |
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