Radeon R7 M270 vs Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Radeon R7 M270
Popular choices:
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R7 M270 is positioned at rank 609 and the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is on rank 474, so the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M270
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 + HD 8600/8700M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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 + HD 8600/8700M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($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 R7 M270 and Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Radeon R7 M270
The Radeon R7 M270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points.
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M 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: 764 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M270 scores 775 and the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 775+1% | 764 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M270) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M270) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R7 M270) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M270 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 15.3+49% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) — the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual offers 96.2% better value. The Radeon R7 M270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $150-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 5.1+96% |
| Codename | Topaz | — |
| Release | June 11 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #897 | #881 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon R7 M270 and Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
