Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7650 GRE.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $380 for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 127.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+127.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 3070
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 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7650 GRE scores 18,486 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 19.9%. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 22.08 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2695 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,486 | 22,172+20% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5888+188% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.08 TFLOPS+9% | 20.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2695 MHz+56% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 184+44% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 5.8 MB+1060% |
| 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 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-25% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 112.0+11% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 47.4% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.6 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 128.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7650 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-44% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $200-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.6 | 110.9+128% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GA104 |
| Release | Fevereiro 2025 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #96 | #63 |
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