Radeon HD 8650G vs GeForce 615

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 is positioned at rank 125 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the Radeon HD 8650G 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

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

724%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

687%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

685%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

681%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

672%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

670%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

664%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

662%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

654%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

652%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

641%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

640%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

94%

#110

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

798%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

99%

#127

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

98%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

97%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

96%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

94%

#136

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

94%

#137

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

92%

#140

Radeon HD 8400E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615

#357

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1075%

#359

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

974%

#360

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

972%

#364

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

884%

#365

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

878%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

98%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G	GeForce 615
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G	GeForce 615
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G and GeForce 615

Radeon HD 8650G

The Radeon HD 8650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 501 points. Launch price was $249.

GeForce 615

The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G scores 501 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8650G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	GeForce 615
G3D Mark Score	501	505
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024+167%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+121%	0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1038 MHz+4%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	256 KB+78%	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	GeForce 615
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)

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

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	GeForce 615
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G draws 130W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 171.4% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	GeForce 615
TDP	130W	10W-92%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	—	145mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	3.9	50.5+1195%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 615 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 615 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 offers 237% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).