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Radeon HD 3650 AGP
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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 3650 AGP is positioned at rank 650 and the Quadro FX 3450 is on rank 337, so the Quadro FX 3450 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 3650 AGP
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3450.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3650 AGP holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 3650 AGP and Quadro FX 3450
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 150 points.
Quadro FX 3450
The Quadro FX 3450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP scores 150 and the Quadro FX 3450 reaches 149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3450 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3450). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 150 | 149 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+100% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+8% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3450 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP draws 45W versus the Quadro FX 3450's 189W — a 123.1% difference. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-76% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3+313% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) — the Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers 50% better value. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-33% | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5+50% | 5.0 |
| Codename | Onega | GT200B |
| Release | April 19 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #926 | #815 |
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