Radeon R7 A8-8650 vs Radeon HD 6550A

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 R7 A8-8650 is positioned at rank 309 and the Radeon HD 6550A is on rank 221, so the Radeon HD 6550A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 R7 A8-8650

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

95%

#299

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

740%

#301

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

671%

#302

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

669%

#306

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

608%

#307

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

604%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

97%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550A

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

95%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#211

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

460%

#213

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

417%

#214

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

416%

#218

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

378%

#219

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

376%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

94%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

94%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6550A.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 6550A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-8650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 6550A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+52.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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.

Radeon R7 A8-8650 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6550A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-8650 and Radeon HD 6550A

Radeon R7 A8-8650

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 719 points.

Radeon HD 6550A

The Radeon HD 6550A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 708 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 scores 719 and the Radeon HD 6550A reaches 708 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6550A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6550A). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 6550A
G3D Mark Score	719+2%	708
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS+10%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB+100%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 6550A
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 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 6550A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6550A's 45W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 6550A
TDP	30W-33%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	24.0+53%	15.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) — the Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers 52.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).