Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual vs GeForce 920A

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 GeForce 920A is on rank 396, so the GeForce 920A 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 GeForce 920A

#386

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1310%

#388

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1187%

#389

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1184%

#393

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1077%

#394

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1069%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

97%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

94%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

89%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

88%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920A.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 920A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 165.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+165.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($15)

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

GeForce 920A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual and GeForce 920A

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.

GeForce 920A

The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual scores 832 and the GeForce 920A reaches 829 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce 920A).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
G3D Mark Score	832	829
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce 920A). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
DirectX	11.2 (FL 11_0)+2%	11.0
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs No (GeForce 920A). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. 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,MPEG-4 (GeForce 920A).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
Encoder	VCE 1.0	No
Decoder	UVD 3.0	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce 920A's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce 920A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 920A
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	16.6	25.1+51%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 920A launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce 920A costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 55.3 (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A offers 165.9% better value. The GeForce 920A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).