Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7650 GRE
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon RX 7650 GRE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $380 for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE, it costs 34% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 53.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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 RX 7650 GRE and GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2695 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,486 points. Launch price was $279.
GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE scores 18,486 and the GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 22.08 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 2695 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 368.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,486 | 18,676+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2944+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.08 TFLOPS+119% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2695 MHz+58% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 184+44% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.9 MB+480% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 46+44% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1% | 7.906 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s+56% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 26.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-23% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 112.0+29% | 86.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 and now averages $250. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 34.2% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.6 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 53.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-60% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $250-34% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.6 | 74.7+54% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | TU104 |
| Release | Fevereiro 2025 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #96 | #94 |
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