GeForce FX Go5650 vs RADEON 9800 SE
GeForce FX Go5650
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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 FX Go5650 is positioned at rank #334 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5650
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RADEON 9800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX Go5650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX Go5650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go5650 | RADEON 9800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9800 SE 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 FX Go5650 and RADEON 9800 SE
GeForce FX Go5650
The GeForce FX Go5650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $199.
RADEON 9800 SE
The RADEON 9800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5650 scores 17 versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 24 — the RADEON 9800 SE leads by 41.2%. The GeForce FX Go5650 is built on Rankine while the RADEON 9800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | RADEON 9800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17 | 24+41% |
| Architecture | Rankine | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 2560+662% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+1264% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | RADEON 9800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX Go5650 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 SE has 256 MB. The GeForce FX Go5650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | RADEON 9800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5650 draws 150W versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The RADEON 9800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | RADEON 9800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 55W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | RADEON 9800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF114 | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 17 2011 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #605 | #98 |
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