Radeon HD 6650M vs Radeon HD 6800M
Radeon HD 6650M
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Radeon HD 6800M
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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 Radeon HD 6800M is on rank 289, so the Radeon HD 6800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6800M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| 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 | 💡 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 Radeon HD 6800M
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.
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650M scores 762 and the Radeon HD 6800M reaches 753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6800M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762+1% | 753 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1120+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.114 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 224 KB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 6800M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6800M's 151W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6800M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2+204% | 5.0 |
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