Radeon HD 8350 vs Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Radeon HD 8350
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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 8350 is positioned at rank 337 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP is on rank 650, so the Radeon HD 8350 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 8350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3650 AGP.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3650 AGP holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $39), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 79.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($39) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 8350 and Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Radeon HD 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 150 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8350 scores 163 versus the Radeon HD 3650 AGP's 150 — the Radeon HD 8350 leads by 8.7%. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3650 AGP).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163+9% | 150 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+113% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+206% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+433% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8350) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the Radeon HD 8350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8350 draws 130W versus the Radeon HD 3650 AGP's 45W — a 97.1% difference. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 45W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 3.3+154% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8350 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $39, while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP costs 48.7% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers 78.6% better value. The Radeon HD 8350 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $80-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $20-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.2 | 7.5+79% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Onega |
| Release | March 5 2012 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #503 | #926 |
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