Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual vs GeForce GT 635M
Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
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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 8450G + 8600M Dual is positioned at rank 459 and the GeForce GT 635M is on rank 138, so the GeForce GT 635M 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 8450G + 8600M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 635M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual 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 8450G + 8600M Dual and GeForce GT 635M
Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 545 points.
GeForce GT 635M
The GeForce GT 635M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual scores 545 and the GeForce GT 635M reaches 540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 635M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 545 | 540 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8450G + 8600M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 635M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 635M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 635M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 635M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9 | 12.0+10% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | — | GK107 |
| Release | August 1 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #881 | #828 |
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