GeForce G200 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3650
GeForce G200
Popular choices:
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
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 GeForce G200 is positioned at rank 357 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is on rank 593, so the GeForce G200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce G200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G200.
| Insight | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G200 and Mobility Radeon HD 3650
GeForce G200
The GeForce G200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G200 scores 136 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G200 is built on Pascal while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G200) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3650).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136 | 140+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce G200) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the GeForce G200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G200) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G200) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G200 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3650's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G200) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+61% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G200 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GeForce G200) vs 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 2.2% better value. The GeForce G200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $49-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 9.3+2% |
| Codename | GP108 | Broadway |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #846 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce G200 and Mobility Radeon HD 3650
