Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual vs GeForce GTS 360M

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 GTS 360M is on rank 1, so the GeForce GTS 360M 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 + 8500M Dual

#505

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2597%

#507

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2355%

#508

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2348%

#512

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2135%

#513

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2121%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

99%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

97%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#523

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#524

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#525

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#526

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

94%

#527

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#528

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#529

Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#530

Mobility Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 360M

#1

GeForce GTS 360M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

85%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

77%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

77%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

70%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 360M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 + 8500M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual	GeForce GTS 360M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 360M 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.

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 360M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual and GeForce GTS 360M

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 GTS 360M

The GeForce GTS 360M 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: 641 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual scores 627 and the GeForce GTS 360M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 360M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual	GeForce GTS 360M
G3D Mark Score	627	641+2%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual	GeForce GTS 360M
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 + 8500M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 360M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 360M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual	GeForce GTS 360M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 360M). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual	GeForce GTS 360M
DirectX	11	11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL	4.1+24%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 360M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual	GeForce GTS 360M
Encoder	—	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 3.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 360M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 360M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.