Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual vs HD Graphics 520

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 HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the HD Graphics 520 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 HD Graphics 520

#379

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1261%

#381

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1143%

#382

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1140%

#386

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1037%

#387

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1030%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	HD Graphics 520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The HD Graphics 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $40), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 18.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	HD Graphics 520
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($35)

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

HD Graphics 520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual and HD Graphics 520

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.

HD Graphics 520

The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual scores 832 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	HD Graphics 520
G3D Mark Score	832	861+3%
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	768+300%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	HD Graphics 520
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 HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	HD Graphics 520
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	HD Graphics 520
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	16.6	57.4+246%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The HD Graphics 520 costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the HD Graphics 520 offers 18.3% better value. The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).