Radeon HD 3300
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon HD 3300 vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon HD 3300

2011Core: 750 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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 Radeon HD 3300 is positioned at rank #251 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 Radeon HD 3300

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1715%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1648%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1628%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1626%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1622%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1613%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1593%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1587%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1572%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1568%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1549%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1546%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1518%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1517%
#236
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1891%
#251
Radeon HD 3300
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
100%
#253
Radeon R5 220
MSRP: $35|Avg: $15
99%
#254
Radeon HD 7350
MSRP: $40|Avg: $10
98%
#255
GeForce GTX 285
MSRP: $359|Avg: $30
97%
#256
Radeon HD 7570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#257
Radeon HD 6380G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
95%
#258
Radeon HD 4550
MSRP: $59|Avg: $15
95%
#259
RADEON HD7450
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
94%
#260
GeForce GT 330
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
94%
#262
Radeon HD 7340G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#263
Radeon HD 8210E
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#264
Radeon 535DX
MSRP: $200|Avg: $40
91%
#266
GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
MSRP: $85|Avg: $15
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6096.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3300.

InsightRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-6096.1%)
Leading raw performance (+6096.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $5), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 313.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 3300.

InsightRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+313.1%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($5)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 HD 3300 and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon HD 3300

The Radeon HD 3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points. Launch price was $180.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3300 scores 127 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 6096.1%. The Radeon HD 3300 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
127
7,869+6096%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1280+43%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.92 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+55%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+43%
56
L1 Cache
320 KB
896 KB+180%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 3300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3300) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
128 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
10.0
12+20%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Legacy (Radeon HD 3300) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD+ vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264/AVC,VC-1 (Radeon HD 3300) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
Legacy
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD+
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264/AVC,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 3300 draws 186W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 85.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3300) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
186W
75W-60%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
0.7
104.9+14886%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 93.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 313% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon HD 3300GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$30-80%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$5-93%
$75
Performance per Dollar
25.4
104.9+313%
Codename
Cayman
TU117
Release
December 1 2011
April 23 2019
Ranking
#598
#323