Radeon X1900 GT vs Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Radeon X1900 GT
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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 X1900 GT is positioned at rank 354 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP is on rank 650, so the Radeon X1900 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1900 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The Radeon X1900 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 Radeon X1900 GT.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1900 GT.
| Insight | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.7%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1900 GT and Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Radeon X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 150 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1900 GT scores 146 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP reaches 150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1900 GT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3650 AGP).
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 146 | 150+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+1020% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+8838% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 192+2300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 336+1300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+5900% | 0.05 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1900 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1900 GT draws 300W versus the Radeon HD 3650 AGP's 45W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 45W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 3.3+560% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) vs 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the Radeon HD 3650 AGP offers 2.7% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon X1900 GT | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $80-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 7.5+3% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Onega |
| Release | November 3 2022 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #21 | #926 |
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