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Radeon X1650 Pro
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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 Pro is positioned at rank 334 and the Mobility Radeon X2500 is on rank 668, so the Radeon X1650 Pro 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 Pro
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1650 Pro is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The Radeon X1650 Pro likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon X2500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1650 Pro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X2500.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 Pro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.7% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X2500.
| Insight | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1650 Pro and Mobility Radeon X2500
Radeon X1650 Pro
The Radeon X1650 Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 85 points. Launch price was $549.
Mobility Radeon X2500
The Mobility Radeon X2500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1650 Pro scores 85 and the Mobility Radeon X2500 reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1650 Pro is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon X2500 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon X1650 Pro) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500).
| Feature | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85+4% | 82 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+220% | 800 |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 160+300% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 has 256 MB. The Radeon X1650 Pro offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1650 Pro draws 250W versus the Mobility Radeon X2500's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 Pro) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.6+433% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1650 Pro launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon X1650 Pro) vs 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) — the Radeon X1650 Pro offers 3.6% better value. The Radeon X1650 Pro is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon X1650 Pro | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+4% | 5.5 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Broadway |
| Release | October 17 2023 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #92 | #846 |
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