Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual vs Radeon R7 A8-7650K

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. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is positioned at rank #474 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7650K.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 R7 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual and Radeon R7 A8-7650K

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 R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual scores 764 and the Radeon R7 A8-7650K reaches 757 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
G3D Mark Score	764	757
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	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
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 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). 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	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
DirectX	11.2 (11_0)	12 (12_0)+7%
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 VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7650K's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	15.3	25.2+65%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).