Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual vs GeForce 825M

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 8600/8700M Dual is positioned at rank 474 and the GeForce 825M is on rank 119, so the GeForce 825M 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 8600/8700M Dual

#464

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2133%

#466

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1934%

#467

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1928%

#471

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1754%

#472

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1742%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

100%

#476

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

98%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

98%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

97%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#487

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

94%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M

#109

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

285%

#111

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

259%

#112

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

258%

#116

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

235%

#117

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

233%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 825M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
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 (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 825M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 825M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 398% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+398%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 8600/8700M Dual Benchmark Check

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual and GeForce 825M

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 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: 764 points.

GeForce 825M

The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual scores 764 and the GeForce 825M reaches 761 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce 825M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
G3D Mark Score	764	761
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
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 + HD 8600/8700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 825M has 2 GB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
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 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce 825M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
DirectX	11.2 (11_0)+2%	11.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1
Decoder	UVD 3.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce 825M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce 825M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	GeForce 825M
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	15.3	23.1+51%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 825M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 25.4 (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce 825M offers 398% better value. The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).