CPU
GPU
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
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GeForce GT 740M
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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 8790M Dual is positioned at rank 466 and the GeForce GT 740M is on rank 91, so the GeForce GT 740M 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 8790M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual and GeForce GT 740M
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 740M
The GeForce GT 740M 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: 782 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual scores 800 and the GeForce GT 740M reaches 782 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 800+2% | 782 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8790M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 740M 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 740M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_2 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+5% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M). 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,H.265 (GeForce GT 740M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| 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,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 740M's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 740M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.0+31% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | — | GK107 |
| Release | August 1 2013 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #881 | #777 |
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