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Radeon HD 7650M
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Radeon HD 8410G
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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 7650M is positioned at rank 430 and the Radeon HD 8410G is on rank 116, so the Radeon HD 8410G 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 7650M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8410G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8410G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 8410G 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 Radeon HD 8410G
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.
Radeon HD 8410G
The Radeon HD 8410G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7650M scores 434 and the Radeon HD 8410G reaches 435 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8410G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8410G). Raw compute: 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8410G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 434 | 435 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1280+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.114 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+130% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7650M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8410G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8410G). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (FL11_0) | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8410G). Decoder: UVD3 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8410G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD3 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7650M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8410G's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8410G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7+295% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8410G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 4 2011 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #785 | #460 |
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