Radeon 8060S vs Radeon RX 7650 GRE
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8060S.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 116.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+116.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 Radeon 8060S and Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S 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: 17,989 points.
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2695 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,486 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8060S scores 17,989 and the Radeon RX 7650 GRE reaches 18,486 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 22.08 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2695 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon 8060S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,989 | 18,486+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS | 22.08 TFLOPS+49% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+8% | 2695 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+25% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 8060S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE. Bus width: System Shared vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 288 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 165W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-67% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 327.1+192% | 112.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8060S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE launched at $279 and now averages $380. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE costs 52.5% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 48.6 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — the Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers 116% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $279-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $380-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.5 | 48.6+116% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Navi 33 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | Fevereiro 2025 |
| Ranking | #98 | #96 |
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