Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual vs Radeon HD 8730M
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
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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 Radeon HD 8730M is on rank 200, so the Radeon HD 8730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 8730M 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 Radeon HD 8730M
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.
Radeon HD 8730M
The Radeon HD 8730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual scores 800 and the Radeon HD 8730M reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8730M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 800 | 819+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1280+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8730M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8730M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_2 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8730M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8730M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8730M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8730M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.0+95% | 8.2 |
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