Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual vs Quadro FX 3800

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 Quadro FX 3800 is on rank 347, so the Quadro FX 3800 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 Quadro FX 3800

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#350

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#351

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#352

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#354

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#356

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

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 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 Quadro FX 3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+98.1%)
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

Quadro FX 3800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual and Quadro FX 3800

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.

Quadro FX 3800

The Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual scores 832 and the Quadro FX 3800 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
G3D Mark Score	832	824
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	768+220%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
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 Quadro FX 3800 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 3800 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	Quadro FX 3800
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 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
DirectX	11.2 (FL 11_0)+12%	10_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	PureVideo HD
Decoder	UVD 3.0	PureVideo HD
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3800's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual	Quadro FX 3800
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Perf/Watt	16.6+277%	4.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 and now averages $20. The Quadro FX 3800 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 98.1% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).