Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI

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 + HD 7670M Dual is positioned at rank 511 and the GeForce GTX 280M SLI is on rank 440, so the GeForce GTX 280M SLI 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 + HD 7670M Dual

#500

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2567%

#502

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2327%

#503

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2321%

#507

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2110%

#508

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2096%

#510

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#512

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

99%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#514

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#515

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

98%

#516

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#517

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#518

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#519

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#520

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

96%

#521

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#522

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#523

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#524

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#525

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M SLI

#430

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1748%

#432

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1585%

#433

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1581%

#437

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1437%

#438

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1428%

#440

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

98%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

94%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

90%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

90%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual	GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 + HD 7670M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 280M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual and GeForce GTX 280M SLI

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M 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: 634 points.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual scores 634 and the GeForce GTX 280M SLI reaches 621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual	GeForce GTX 280M SLI
G3D Mark Score	634+2%	621
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	768+200%	256

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual	GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual	GeForce GTX 280M SLI
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual	GeForce GTX 280M SLI
DirectX	11.2 (FL 11_0)	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	5+150%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual	GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Encoder	VCE 1.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	UVD 3.2	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 280M SLI's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.