Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual vs Radeon HD 6650M

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 Radeon HD 6650M is on rank 537, so the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual 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 Radeon HD 6650M

#527

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2850%

#529

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2583%

#530

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2576%

#534

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2343%

#535

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2327%

#537

Radeon HD 6650M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#538

Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#539

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#540

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#541

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#542

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#543

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#544

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#545

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#546

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#547

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#548

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#550

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#551

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

95%

#552

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon HD 6650M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M 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 8600/8700M Dual Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6650M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual and Radeon HD 6650M

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.

Radeon HD 6650M

The Radeon HD 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 580 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual scores 764 and the Radeon HD 6650M reaches 762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6650M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon HD 6650M
G3D Mark Score	764	762
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	960+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon HD 6650M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6650M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon HD 6650M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 6650M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon HD 6650M
DirectX	11.2 (11_0)	11.2 (FL11_0)
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs UVD3.1 (Radeon HD 6650M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6650M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon HD 6650M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD3.1
Decoder	UVD 3.2	VCE
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6650M's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.