Radeon E6760 vs Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

AMD

Radeon E6760

2011Core: 600 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 775 MHz

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon E6760

2011

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 60% HIGHER MSRP
    $240 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.5 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($240 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $90 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).
  • Delivers 56.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.5 vs 3.5 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).
  • More future proof: Unknown architecture on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon E6760 better than Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 850 vs 832 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon E6760 is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon E6760 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon E6760 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon E6760 is about 60.0% more expensive on MSRP at $240 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual make more sense than Radeon E6760?
Yes. Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon E6760. The trade-off is that Radeon E6760 currently gives you 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
1080p
low19 FPS37 FPS
medium12 FPS30 FPS
high7 FPS25 FPS
ultra4 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low13 FPS28 FPS
medium7 FPS22 FPS
high3 FPS19 FPS
ultra2 FPS14 FPS
4K
low5 FPS19 FPS
medium3 FPS15 FPS
high1 FPS12 FPS
ultra1 FPS9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
1080p
low29 FPS37 FPS
medium13 FPS30 FPS
high9 FPS25 FPS
ultra6 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low9 FPS28 FPS
medium4 FPS22 FPS
high3 FPS16 FPS
ultra2 FPS11 FPS
4K
low3 FPS13 FPS
medium1 FPS8 FPS
high1 FPS7 FPS
ultra1 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
1080p
low38 FPS37 FPS
medium31 FPS30 FPS
high26 FPS25 FPS
ultra19 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low29 FPS28 FPS
medium23 FPS22 FPS
high19 FPS19 FPS
ultra14 FPS14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS19 FPS
medium15 FPS15 FPS
high13 FPS12 FPS
ultra10 FPS9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
1080p
low38 FPS37 FPS
medium31 FPS30 FPS
high26 FPS25 FPS
ultra19 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low29 FPS28 FPS
medium23 FPS22 FPS
high19 FPS19 FPS
ultra14 FPS14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS19 FPS
medium15 FPS15 FPS
high13 FPS12 FPS
ultra10 FPS9 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E6760 and Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

AMD

Radeon E6760

The Radeon E6760 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 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: 850 points. Launch price was $239.99.

AMD

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + 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: 832 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon E6760 scores 850 and the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6760) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual).

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
G3D Mark Score
850+2%
832
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
480
768+60%
Frame Generation
FSR upscaling
FSR upscaling

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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.

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E6760 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon E6760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon E6760) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
TDP
45W-10%
50W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
18.9+14%
16.6
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon E6760 launched at $240 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual costs 37.5% less ($90 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.5 (Radeon E6760) vs 5.5 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) — the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual offers 57.1% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
MSRP
$240
$150-38%
Performance per Dollar
3.5
5.5+57%
Codename
Turks
Release
May 2 2011
August 1 2013
Ranking
#923
#881