Radeon R6 M255DX vs Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual
Radeon R6 M255DX
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M255DX.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R6 M255DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M255DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $35), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 249.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+249.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 R6 M255DX and Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual
Radeon R6 M255DX
The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 606 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R6 M255DX scores 605 and the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual reaches 606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 605 | 606 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 11.1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+8% | 11.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R6 M255DX draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+67% | 12.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $35. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 17.3 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual) — the Radeon R6 M255DX offers 249.7% better value. The Radeon R6 M255DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-71% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.5+250% | 17.3 |
| Release | June 4 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #800 | #881 |
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