Radeon HD 7650M vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 7650M

2011Core: 580 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7650M

434

0.0%

Radeon HD4650

Radeon HD 7470

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

10,064

+2218.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Radeon HD 7650M is positioned at rank #430 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7650M

#420

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1650%

#422

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1496%

#423

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1492%

#427

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1357%

#428

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1347%

#430

Radeon HD 7650M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

98%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

92%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

91%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2218.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7650M.

Insight	Radeon HD 7650M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2218.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2218.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Radeon HD 7650M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7650M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 7650M

The Radeon HD 7650M 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: 434 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7650M scores 434 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2218.9%. The Radeon HD 7650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 7650M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	434	10,064+2219%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	960	2560+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.114 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+696%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7650M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7650M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 7650M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.2 (FL11_0)	12+7%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 7650M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	UVD3	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7650M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon HD 7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.