RADEON X800 SE vs GeForce 7650 GS
RADEON X800 SE
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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 X800 SE is positioned at rank 719 and the GeForce 7650 GS is on rank 702, so the GeForce 7650 GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7650 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7650 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7650 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 X800 SE.
| Insight | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 7650 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.1% better value per dollar than the RADEON X800 SE.
| Insight | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.1%) |
| 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 X800 SE and GeForce 7650 GS
RADEON X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
GeForce 7650 GS
The GeForce 7650 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 134 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 SE scores 130 and the GeForce 7650 GS reaches 134 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce 7650 GS uses Kepler, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE) vs 768 (GeForce 7650 GS).
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 130 | 134+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+233% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON X800 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7650 GS has 512 MB. The GeForce 7650 GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7650 GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0b | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 SE draws 55W versus the GeForce 7650 GS's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce 7650 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 SE) vs 350W (GeForce 7650 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 30W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 4.5+88% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 7650 GS launched at $150 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) vs 8.9 (GeForce 7650 GS) — the GeForce 7650 GS offers 2.3% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | GeForce 7650 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $150-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 8.9+2% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | N14P-GT |
| Release | January 6 2025 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #98 | #616 |
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