Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual vs GeForce GT 440
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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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 + HD 8600/8700M Dual is positioned at rank 474 and the GeForce GT 440 is on rank 129, so the GeForce GT 440 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 + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 440 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 440 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 277.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+277.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 + HD 8600/8700M Dual and GeForce GT 440
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 GT 440
The GeForce GT 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 770 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual scores 764 and the GeForce GT 440 reaches 770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 440).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 764 | 770 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 440 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 440 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 GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 11 (11_0) (GeForce GT 440). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+2% | 11 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs None (GeForce GT 440). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 440).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 440's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 300W (GeForce GT 440). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3+28% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GT 440 launched at $79 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 440 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce GT 440 offers 278.4% better value. The GeForce GT 440 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1 | 19.3+278% |
| Codename | — | GK107 |
| Release | August 1 2013 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #881 | #777 |
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