Radeon HD 8650G vs Radeon 3020e

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 Radeon 3020e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon 3020e 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 Radeon 3020e 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	Radeon 3020e
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3020e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 8650G, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G	Radeon 3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 Radeon 3020e

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.

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. 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 Radeon 3020e 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 Radeon 3020e uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 512 (Radeon 3020e). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	Radeon 3020e
G3D Mark Score	501	505
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024+100%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+41%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1218 MHz+22%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	Radeon 3020e
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	Radeon 3020e
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G draws 130W versus the Radeon 3020e's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 350W (Radeon 3020e). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G	Radeon 3020e
TDP	130W	50W-62%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	3.9	10.1+159%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3020e costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) — the Radeon 3020e offers 3% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).