Radeon HD 8650G vs Radeon Vega 2
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 2 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 Vega 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8650G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 2 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 and Radeon Vega 2
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 Vega 2
The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8650G scores 501 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8650G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 501 | 506 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+129% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+3% | 1.702 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1900 MHz+90% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+129% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8650G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8650G draws 130W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9 | 33.7+764% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8650G | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cezanne |
| Release | March 5 2012 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #503 | #601 |
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