Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual vs GeForce GT 730M

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 8790M Dual is positioned at rank 466 and the GeForce GT 730M is on rank 203, so the GeForce GT 730M 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 8790M Dual

#455

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2037%

#457

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1847%

#458

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1842%

#462

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1675%

#463

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1663%

#465

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#467

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#468

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#470

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

98%

#471

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#472

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#473

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#474

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

95%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#478

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

94%

#479

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

93%

#480

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730M

#193

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

404%

#195

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

366%

#196

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

365%

#200

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

332%

#201

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

330%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

100%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 8790M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $45), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.9%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 8790M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual and GeForce GT 730M

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M 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: 800 points.

GeForce GT 730M

The GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 807 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual scores 800 and the GeForce GT 730M reaches 807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
G3D Mark Score	800	807
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
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 8790M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
DirectX	11_2	11.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.4+5%	4.2
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 730M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
Encoder	UVD 3	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 730M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	GeForce GT 730M
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	16.0	16.1

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 0.6% better value.