Radeon HD 8650G
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon HD 8650G vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon HD 8650G

2012Boost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The Radeon HD 8650G is positioned at rank #125 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8650G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1470.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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.

InsightRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1470.7%)
Leading raw performance (+1470.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 947.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 8650G.

InsightRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+947.1%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8650G scores 501 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1470.7%. The Radeon HD 8650G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
501
7,869+1471%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1024+14%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1665 MHz+67%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64+14%
56
L1 Cache
256 KB
896 KB+250%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8650G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
128 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

FeatureRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
130W
75W-42%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
3.9
104.9+2590%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon HD 8650G costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 949% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 8650GGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$50-66%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$50-33%
$75
Performance per Dollar
10.0
104.9+949%
Codename
Pitcairn
TU117
Release
March 5 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#503
#323