Radeon HD 6650M vs Quadro K1000M
Radeon HD 6650M
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Quadro K1000M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro K1000M is on rank 164, so the Quadro K1000M 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 Quadro K1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K1000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650M | Quadro K1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6650M 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 Quadro K1000M
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.
Quadro K1000M
The Quadro K1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 756 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650M scores 762 and the Quadro K1000M reaches 756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro K1000M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 1,536 (Quadro K1000M). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K1000M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Quadro K1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762 | 756 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1536+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.114 TFLOPS | 2.369 TFLOPS+113% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Quadro K1000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1000M has 2 GB. The Quadro K1000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Quadro K1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650M draws 50W versus the Quadro K1000M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 350W (Quadro K1000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Quadro K1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2+100% | 7.6 |
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