Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual vs FireStream 9250

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 8650G + 7700M Dual is positioned at rank 407 and the FireStream 9250 is on rank 340, so the FireStream 9250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

#397

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1446%

#399

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1311%

#400

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1307%

#404

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1189%

#405

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1180%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

97%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

96%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

95%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

94%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

93%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

92%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

91%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9250

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

90%

#325

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12626%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

100%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

98%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

92%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

91%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

91%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

88%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

88%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

84%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

81%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

80%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 8650G + 7700M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual	FireStream 9250
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 57.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual	FireStream 9250
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+57.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual Benchmark Check

FireStream 9250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual and FireStream 9250

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M 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: 1,126 points.

FireStream 9250

The FireStream 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,165 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual scores 1,126 and the FireStream 9250 reaches 1,165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual) vs 800 (FireStream 9250).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual	FireStream 9250
G3D Mark Score	1,126	1,165+3%
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	768	800+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual	FireStream 9250
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9250 has 1 GB. The FireStream 9250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual	FireStream 9250
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual draws 50W versus the FireStream 9250's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual) vs 350W (FireStream 9250). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual	FireStream 9250
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	234mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	22.5+188%	7.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FireStream 9250 launched at $999 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.5 (Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual) vs 23.8 (FireStream 9250) — the Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual offers 57.6% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).