CPU
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Radeon HD 7650A
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Radeon HD 6610M
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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 7650A is positioned at rank 452 and the Radeon HD 6610M is on rank 594, so the Radeon HD 7650A 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 7650A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7650A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7650A | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6610M 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 7650A and Radeon HD 6610M
Radeon HD 7650A
The Radeon HD 7650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Radeon HD 6610M
The Radeon HD 6610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7650A scores 556 and the Radeon HD 6610M reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6610M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6610M). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6610M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650A | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 556 | 565+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 960+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+127% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650A | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6610M) — the Radeon HD 6610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650A | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7650A draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 6610M's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 7650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6610M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650A | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 12.4+65% | 7.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7650A is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650A | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Turks | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 5 2012 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #870 | #654 |
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