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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 HD 2350 is on rank 322, so the Radeon HD 2350 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 HD 2350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1650 GTO is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Radeon X1650 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1650 GTO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $48 for the Radeon HD 2350, it costs 58% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 133.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+133.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) |
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 HD 2350
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 HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 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: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1650 GTO scores 75 and the Radeon HD 2350 reaches 77 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1650 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 2350 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 75 | 77+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+186% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+730% | 2.867 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+86% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 320+186% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+127% | 0.44 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon X1650 GTO comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2350 has 256 MB. The Radeon X1650 GTO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 2350) — the Radeon X1650 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1650 GTO draws 335W versus the Radeon HD 2350's 200W — a 50.5% difference. The Radeon HD 2350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 200W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1650 GTO launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 and now averages $48. The Radeon X1650 GTO costs 58.3% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon X1650 GTO) vs 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) — the Radeon X1650 GTO offers 137.5% better value. The Radeon X1650 GTO is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon X1650 GTO | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $50-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-58% | $48 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8+137% | 1.6 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Tahiti |
| Release | May 10 2022 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #25 | #454 |
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