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Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
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Radeon HD 3850 X2
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About G3D Mark
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 Radeon HD 3850 X2 is on rank 303, so the Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 X2
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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $349), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 783.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+783.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual and Radeon HD 3850 X2
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.
Radeon HD 3850 X2
The Radeon HD 3850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 822 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual scores 832 and the Radeon HD 3850 X2 reaches 822 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 960 (Radeon HD 3850 X2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 832+1% | 822 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 960 ×2+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 X2). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (FL 11_0)+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850 X2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 3850 X2's 254W — a 134.2% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 254W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6+419% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual costs 88.5% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 3850 X2) — the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual offers 766.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-57% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.8+767% | 2.4 |
| Codename | — | Barts |
| Release | August 1 2013 | September 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #881 | #630 |
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