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Radeon HD 8180
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GeForce 9650M GT
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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 8180 is positioned at rank 496 and the GeForce 9650M GT is on rank 679, so the Radeon HD 8180 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 8180
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9650M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9650M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8180.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8180 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8180 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $25), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 392.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+392.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 8180 and GeForce 9650M GT
Radeon HD 8180
The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
GeForce 9650M GT
The GeForce 9650M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8180 scores 135 and the GeForce 9650M GT reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8180 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9650M GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 640 (GeForce 9650M GT). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9650M GT). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 135 | 137+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1020 MHz+32% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8180 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9650M GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 9650M GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8180) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9650M GT) — the GeForce 9650M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8180 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9650M GT's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8180 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8180) vs 350W (GeForce 9650M GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7+50% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 8180 costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) — the Radeon HD 8180 offers 390.9% better value. The GeForce 9650M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce 9650M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-80% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.0+391% | 5.5 |
| Codename | Venus | GM107 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #745 | #671 |
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