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Radeon HD 2350
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Radeon X1650 GTO
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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.
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 Radeon HD 2350 is positioned at rank 322 and the Radeon X1650 GTO is on rank 352, so the Radeon HD 2350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1650 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1650 GTO is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Radeon X1650 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1650 GTO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1650 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $48 for the Radeon HD 2350, it costs 58% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 133.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+133.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2350 and Radeon X1650 GTO
Radeon HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon X1650 GTO
The Radeon X1650 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 75 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2350 scores 77 and the Radeon X1650 GTO reaches 75 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon X1650 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1650 GTO). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1650 GTO). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2324 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 77+3% | 75 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 5120+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS | 23.8 TFLOPS+730% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 2324 MHz+86% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 112 | 320+186% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 1 MB+127% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2350 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1650 GTO has 512 MB. The Radeon X1650 GTO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 2350) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1650 GTO) — the Radeon X1650 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2350 draws 200W versus the Radeon X1650 GTO's 335W — a 50.5% difference. The Radeon HD 2350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2350) vs 350W (Radeon X1650 GTO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-40% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+100% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Radeon X1650 GTO launched at $150 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1650 GTO costs 58.3% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 3.8 (Radeon X1650 GTO) — the Radeon X1650 GTO offers 137.5% better value. The Radeon X1650 GTO is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon X1650 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48 | $20-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 3.8+137% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #454 | #25 |
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