Radeon X1650 GTO vs Radeon 3100
Radeon X1650 GTO
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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 X1650 GTO is positioned at rank 352 and the Radeon 3100 is on rank 727, so the Radeon X1650 GTO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1650 GTO
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1650 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3100.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1650 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the Radeon 3100, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 52% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52%) | ❌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 X1650 GTO and Radeon 3100
Radeon X1650 GTO
The Radeon X1650 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 75 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Radeon 3100
The Radeon 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 74 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1650 GTO scores 75 and the Radeon 3100 reaches 74 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1650 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 512 (Radeon 3100). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 75+1% | 74 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+900% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+1809% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+91% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 320+900% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) — the Radeon X1650 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1650 GTO draws 335W versus the Radeon 3100's 50W — a 148.1% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 350W (Radeon 3100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 50W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.5+650% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1650 GTO launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $30. The Radeon X1650 GTO costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 2.5 (Radeon 3100) — the Radeon X1650 GTO offers 52% better value. The Radeon X1650 GTO is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8+52% | 2.5 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 10 2022 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #25 | #757 |
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