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Radeon HD 7650M
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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. 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7650M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7650M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3152.1% 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 RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3152.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3152.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 7650M and GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7650M scores 434 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 3152.1%. The Radeon HD 7650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 434 | 14,114+3152% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1920+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.114 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+479% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 48 | 120+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1.9 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 6 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (FL11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD3 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7650M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7 | 88.2+914% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | TU106 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #785 | #168 |
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