Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual vs FirePro 3D V4800

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 + 8600/8700M Dual is positioned at rank 455 and the FirePro 3D V4800 is on rank 227, so the FirePro 3D V4800 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 + 8600/8700M Dual

#445

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1956%

#447

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1773%

#448

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1769%

#452

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1608%

#453

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1597%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

98%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

96%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

93%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

92%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

90%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

83%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

81%

#212

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3268%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

100%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

96%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

81%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

80%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

80%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 + 8600/8700M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+105.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 + 8600/8700M Dual Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V4800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual and FirePro 3D V4800

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M 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: 832 points.

FirePro 3D V4800

The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual scores 832 and the FirePro 3D V4800 reaches 854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V4800).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
G3D Mark Score	832	854+3%
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	800+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
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 + 8600/8700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V4800 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
DirectX	11.2 (FL 11_0)	11.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD 2.3
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V4800's 74W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V4800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	FirePro 3D V4800
TDP	50W-32%	74W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	16.6+44%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 and now averages $20. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 105.3% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).