Radeon HD 8650G vs Radeon R5 M315
Radeon HD 8650G
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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 is positioned at rank 125 and the Radeon R5 M315 is on rank 571, so the Radeon HD 8650G 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M315
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M315.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 HD 8650G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8650G holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 207.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+207.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon R5 M315
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 R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G scores 501 and the Radeon R5 M315 reaches 489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8650G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M315 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M315). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 501+2% | 489 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+220% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+167% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1030 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+220% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) — the Radeon HD 8650G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G draws 130W versus the Radeon R5 M315's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M315). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 75W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9 | 6.5+67% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5 M315 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 8650G costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) — the Radeon HD 8650G offers 203% better value. The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0+203% | 3.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Jet |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #503 | #922 |
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