Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 vs Radeon HD 6650A

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 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank 173 and the Radeon HD 6650A is on rank 395, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 PRO A8-9600

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Radeon Pro VII

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99%

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Quadro RTX 5000

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96%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

95%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

91%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

89%

#158

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2101%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

99%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

98%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

94%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

91%

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FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

90%

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P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

90%

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Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650A

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1299%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1177%

#388

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1174%

#392

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1068%

#393

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1060%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

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GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

96%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6650A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon HD 6650A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 6650A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 42% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 71.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon HD 6650A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+71.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 PRO A8-9600 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6650A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and Radeon HD 6650A

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A 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: 836 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon HD 6650A
G3D Mark Score	837	836
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	5 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	6144+1180%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+10546%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	192+2300%	8
TMUs	384+1500%	24
L1 Cache	3 MB+5900%	0.05 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon HD 6650A
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. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6650A) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon HD 6650A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 147.1% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon HD 6650A
TDP	295W	45W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	2.8	18.6+564%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6650A costs 41.9% less ($36 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the Radeon HD 6650A offers 72.2% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).