Radeon X1800 GTO vs Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Radeon X1800 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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank 348 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is on rank 593, so the Radeon X1800 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 X1800 GTO
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon X1800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1800 GTO, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 X1800 GTO and Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 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: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1800 GTO scores 141 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3650).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 140 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+476% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+1752% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 288+620% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+1150% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1800 GTO comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3650's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 2.8+460% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 3650 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3650 offers 32.9% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon X1800 GTO | Mobility Radeon HD 3650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $49-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 9.3+33% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Broadway |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #42 | #846 |
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