Radeon HD 6650M vs Mobility Radeon HD 5850
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 5850 is on rank 611, so the Radeon HD 6650M 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 5850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 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 5850
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 5850
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 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: 763 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650M scores 762 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 reaches 763 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5850).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762 | 763 |
| 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 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) — the Radeon HD 6650M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (FL11_0)+2% | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3.1 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Decoder: VCE vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3.1 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | VCE | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650M draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5850's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2 | 15.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6650M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Broadway |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #785 | #846 |
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