GeForce 7650 GS
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce 7650 GS vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce 7650 GS

2013Core: 967 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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. The GeForce 7650 GS is positioned at rank #702 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7650 GS

#692
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
12199%
#694
11058%
#695
11029%
#699
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
10029%
#700
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
9961%
#702
GeForce 7650 GS
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
100%
#703
GeForce 8600M GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
100%
#704
Mobility Radeon X1400
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
99%
#705
GeForce 8600 GT
MSRP: $159|Avg: $15
99%
#706
GeForce 7900 GT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
97%
#707
GeForce 6150SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
93%
#708
Mobility Radeon X1300
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
92%
#709
Mobility Radeon X1350
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
92%
#710
MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
90%
#711
GeForce 7900 GTX
MSRP: $499|Avg: $40
88%
#712
GeForce 6800 GS
MSRP: $249|Avg: $40
87%
#713
MOBILITY RADEON 9600
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
82%
#714
GeForce 6150
MSRP: $30|Avg: $10
82%
#715
RADEON E4690
MSRP: $558|Avg: $558
82%
#716
MOBILITY RADEON X300
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
76%
#717
MOBILITY RADEON X700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7650 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9728.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7650 GS.

InsightGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-9728.4%)
Leading raw performance (+9728.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 GeForce 7650 GS and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce 7650 GS

The GeForce 7650 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 134 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7650 GS scores 134 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 9728.4%. The GeForce 7650 GS is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce 7650 GS) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
134
13,170+9728%
Architecture
Kepler
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
768
3584+367%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7650 GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7650 GS) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
9.0c
12 Ultimate+33%
Vulkan
None
1.4
OpenGL
2.1
4.6+119%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7650 GS) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7650 GS) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
No
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
No
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7650 GS draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 140% difference. The GeForce 7650 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7650 GS) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
30W-82%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
Legacy
Mobile
Length
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
4.5
77.5+1622%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 7650 GSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$15
Codename
N14P-GT
GA106
Release
April 1 2013
October 12 2022
Ranking
#616
#147