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Radeon HD 3650 AGP
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Radeon HD 7350
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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 Radeon HD 7350 is on rank 254, so the Radeon HD 7350 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 Radeon HD 7350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3650 AGP.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 120% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+120%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 7350
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.
Radeon HD 7350
The Radeon HD 7350 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: 165 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3650 AGP scores 150 versus the Radeon HD 7350's 165 — the Radeon HD 7350 leads by 10%. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7350 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7350). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7350).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 150 | 165+10% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1792+273% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+398% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 448 KB+833% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7350) — the Radeon HD 7350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 7350's 200W — a 126.5% difference. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7350). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-78% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3+313% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7350 launched at $40 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 7350 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 7350) — the Radeon HD 7350 offers 120% better value. The Radeon HD 7350 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3650 AGP | Radeon HD 7350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $40-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5 | 16.5+120% |
| Codename | Onega | Tahiti |
| Release | April 19 2011 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #926 | #454 |
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