Radeon HD 8500M vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon HD 8500M
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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. The Radeon HD 8500M is positioned at rank #498 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1660.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8500M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1660.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1660.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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 8500M and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon HD 8500M
The Radeon HD 8500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 447 points.
GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8500M scores 447 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1660.4%. The Radeon HD 8500M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 447 | 7,869+1660% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 896+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+245% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 896 KB+460% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8500M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (11_0) | 12+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.4+40% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8500M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8500M draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-47% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2 | 104.9+837% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | Heathrow | TU117 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #787 | #323 |
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