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Radeon HD 6650M
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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 6650M is positioned at rank 537 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 is on rank 403, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 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 6650M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 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 6650M and Mobility Radeon HD 5000
Radeon HD 6650M
The Radeon HD 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 580 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 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: 773 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650M scores 762 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 reaches 773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5000). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5000).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762 | 773+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+20% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.114 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5000) — the Radeon HD 6650M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650M draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5000's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2 | 15.5+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6650M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Broadway |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #785 | #846 |
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