Radeon HD 8650D vs Radeon HD 6550D
Radeon HD 8650D
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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 8650D is positioned at rank 295 and the Radeon HD 6550D is on rank 207, so the Radeon HD 6550D 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 8650D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8650D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6550D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6550D holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $150), it costs 53% less, resulting in a 116.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+116.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 8650D and Radeon HD 6550D
Radeon HD 8650D
The Radeon HD 8650D 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: 396 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon HD 6550D
The Radeon HD 6550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 400 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650D scores 396 and the Radeon HD 6550D reaches 400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8650D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6550D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650D) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650D) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 396 | 400+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1408+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+25% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 352 KB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650D draws 130W versus the Radeon HD 6550D's 200W — a 42.4% difference. The Radeon HD 8650D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-35% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+50% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650D launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 and now averages $70. The Radeon HD 6550D costs 53.3% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (Radeon HD 8650D) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) — the Radeon HD 6550D offers 119.2% better value. The Radeon HD 8650D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650D | Radeon HD 6550D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $70-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $70-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 5.7+119% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cayman |
| Release | March 5 2012 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #503 | #623 |
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