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Radeon HD 7650M
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Radeon R5 M230
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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 R5 M230 is on rank 468, so the Radeon HD 7650M 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 R5 M230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M230 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7650M 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 R5 M230
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 R5 M230
The Radeon R5 M230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 425 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7650M scores 434 and the Radeon R5 M230 reaches 425 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7650M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 M230 uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 1,024 (Radeon R5 M230).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 434+2% | 425 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1024+7% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 M230 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7650M draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 M230's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7650M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M230). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7+53% | 5.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M230 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7650M | Radeon R5 M230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 4 2011 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #785 | #522 |
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