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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual
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Radeon R5 A6-8500P
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 8670M Dual is positioned at rank 547 and the Radeon R5 A6-8500P is on rank 203, so the Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 8670M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon R5 A6-8500P likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Radeon R5 A6-8500P, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 8670M Dual and Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M 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: 585 points.
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual scores 585 and the Radeon R5 A6-8500P reaches 587 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 585 | 587 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 3840+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 A6-8500P's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 11.7+409% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) — the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual offers 24.8% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | $100-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6+25% | 11.7 |
| Codename | — | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 1 2013 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #881 | #65 |
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