Radeon HD 6650M vs Radeon R7 A10-8850
Radeon HD 6650M
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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 Radeon R7 A10-8850 is on rank 288, so the Radeon R7 A10-8850 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 Radeon R7 A10-8850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 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 | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 A10-8850 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 R7 A10-8850
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 R7 A10-8850
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 773 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650M scores 762 and the Radeon R7 A10-8850 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 Radeon R7 A10-8850 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 512 (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-8850).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762 | 773+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+88% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.114 TFLOPS+36% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A10-8850 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 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the Radeon HD 6650M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon R7 A10-8850's 55W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-9% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2+8% | 14.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650M | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 4 2011 | July 6 2016 |
| Ranking | #785 | #667 |
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