Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual vs GeForce 9800 S
Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M 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 8650G + 8500M Dual is positioned at rank 515 and the GeForce 9800 S is on rank 510, so the GeForce 9800 S 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 8650G + 8500M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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 8650G + 8500M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 8650G + 8500M Dual and GeForce 9800 S
Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 627 points.
GeForce 9800 S
The GeForce 9800 S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 636 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual scores 627 and the GeForce 9800 S reaches 636 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 S).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 627 | 636+1% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800 S). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.1+24% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 S).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No NVENC (Tesla) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce 9800 S's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 S). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.5+198% | 4.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9800 S launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.9 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 15.9 (GeForce 9800 S) — the Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual offers 31.4% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.9+31% | 15.9 |
| Codename | — | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | August 1 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #863 | #825 |
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