Radeon HD 7650A
VS
FirePro 3D V5700

Radeon HD 7650A vs FirePro 3D V5700

AMD

Radeon HD 7650A

2012Core: 600 MHz
VS

FirePro 3D V5700

2014Core: 850 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 7650A is positioned at rank 452 and the FirePro 3D V5700 is on rank 355, so the FirePro 3D V5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 7650A

#441
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1953%
#443
1770%
#444
1765%
#448
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1605%
#449
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1594%
#451
GeForce 820A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
100%
#452
Radeon HD 7650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $49
100%
#453
Radeon R7 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#454
100%
#455
Radeon HD 7850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#456
99%
#457
99%
#458
Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#459
Radeon R9 M275X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#460
GeForce 8400 GS
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
98%
#461
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
98%
#462
Radeon HD 8280G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#463
Radeon R7 M340
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
97%
#464
Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
MSRP: $200|Avg: $100
96%
#465
96%
#466
Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5700

#339
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
16234%
#354
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
100%
#355
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
100%
#357
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
99%
#358
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
98%
#359
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
97%
#360
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
97%
#361
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
95%
#363
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
89%
#364
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
88%
#365
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
88%
#366
Quadro 5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100
87%
#367
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
86%
#368
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
86%
#369
FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500
78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7650A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V5700.

InsightRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 92.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+92.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)
More affordable ($25)

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 7650A and FirePro 3D V5700

AMD

Radeon HD 7650A

The Radeon HD 7650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. 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: 556 points.

AMD

FirePro 3D V5700

The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7650A scores 556 and the FirePro 3D V5700 reaches 547 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 3D V5700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700).

FeatureRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
G3D Mark Score
556+2%
547
Architecture
TeraScale 2
GCN 1.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
480
2048+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.576 TFLOPS
3.482 TFLOPS+505%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
24
128+433%
L1 Cache
48 KB
512 KB+967%
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7650A draws 45W versus the FirePro 3D V5700's 274W — a 143.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
TDP
45W-84%
274W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
Height
112mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
12.4+520%
2.0
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro 3D V5700 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The FirePro 3D V5700 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HD 7650A) vs 21.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 offers 93.8% better value. The FirePro 3D V5700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7650AFirePro 3D V5700
MSRP
$100-83%
$599
Avg Price (30d)
$49
$25-49%
Performance per Dollar
11.3
21.9+94%
Codename
Turks
Tahiti
Release
January 5 2012
January 18 2014
Ranking
#870
#423