AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits the two cards almost perfectly evenly, with one benchmark win each. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 takes the Geekbench OpenCL test, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE wins the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The average benchmark score, however, tells a different story entirely. The RX 7650 GRE posts an average score of 42723, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The RX 7600 averages 15171, sitting in the 57th percentile. That is a substantial gap in overall standing.

The nearest rival data reinforces this split. The RX 7600 trades blows with cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which sits at 15199 with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 with a delta of -0.7%. The RX 7650 GRE, by contrast, sits alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER at 43223 (-1.2%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262 (-1.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (-1.3%). The RX 7650 GRE is clearly positioned in a higher performance tier based on these comparisons.

For a buyer choosing strictly from this data, the RX 7650 GRE is the stronger overall card in aggregate metrics, despite the RX 7600 winning one specific compute test. The RX 7600 remains relevant for scenarios where OpenCL compute performance matters more than the DX12 workload captured by 3DMark Steel Nomad. The data indicates that the RX 7650 GRE delivers a higher average score, a much higher percentile ranking, and wins the modern DX12 test, making it the better pick for general and gaming-focused use. The RX 7600 is the pick only for those prioritizing the specific OpenCL workload where it leads by 5.9%.

Architecture Differences

Both cards share the same fundamental silicon. They use the Navi 33 chip, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. Both belong to the Navi III (RX 7000) generation and are manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process node. The transistor count is identical at 13,300 million, and the die size matches at 204 mm². The transistor density is the same at 65.2M per mm².

The shading units, texture mapping units, and render output units are identical. Both cards have 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The ray tracing cores also match at 32 per card. Neither card has tensor cores listed in the data.

The memory subsystem is exactly the same. Both use 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed for both.

The architectural differences are purely in clock speeds and the resulting throughput figures. The RX 7600 has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2655 MHz, and a game clock of 2250 MHz. The RX 7650 GRE matches the base clock at 1720 MHz but raises the boost to 2695 MHz and the game clock to 2350 MHz. That 40 MHz boost advantage and 100 MHz game clock advantage translate into higher pixel and texture rates. The RX 7600 delivers 169.9 GPixel/s and 339.8 GTexel/s, while the RX 7650 GRE delivers 172.5 GPixel/s and 345.0 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 compute are likewise higher on the RX 7650 GRE at 22.08 TFLOPS versus 21.75 TFLOPS on the RX 7600, with both maintaining a 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio.

Both cards are dual-slot designs with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The RX 7650 GRE has a TDP of 170 W, slightly above the RX 7600's 165 W. Both use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface and offer the same display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Physical dimensions are identical at 204 mm (8 inches) in length and 115 mm (4.5 inches) in height.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these cards. The first is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The RX 7600 scores 2310, while the RX 7650 GRE scores 2336. The RX 7650 GRE wins this test with a delta of -1.1%, meaning the RX 7600 is 1.1% behind. This is a narrow victory, but it favors the newer card in a modern DirectX 12 workload.

The second comparison is the Geekbench OpenCL test. Here the RX 7600 scores 88051, while the RX 7650 GRE scores 83109. The RX 7600 wins by a delta of 5.9%, indicating a more decisive margin in this compute-oriented benchmark. The RX 7600 is 5.9% ahead of the RX 7650 GRE in OpenCL performance.

These results show an interesting divergence. The RX 7650 GRE leads in the graphics-focused DX12 test, while the RX 7600 leads in the general-purpose compute test. The benchmark score distribution suggests that the higher clock speeds on the RX 7650 GRE help in rasterization workloads, but the RX 7600 maintains an advantage in OpenCL compute that is not explained by the specification differences alone. The two cards split the wins evenly at one apiece.

The broader benchmark suite for the RX 7600 includes additional tests not recorded for the RX 7650 GRE. These include Geekbench Vulkan at 34401, Passmark DirectX 10 at 84, DirectX 11 at 172, DirectX 12 at 58, DirectX 9 at 226, G2D at 984, G3D at 16634, and GPU Compute at 8790. The RX 7650 GRE only has the two head-to-head entries in the database, so no direct comparison is possible on those additional tests.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in only a handful of specification fields. The clock speeds are the primary differentiator. The RX 7600 has a boost clock of 2655 MHz, while the RX 7650 GRE boosts to 2695 MHz. The game clock is 2250 MHz on the RX 7600 and 2350 MHz on the RX 7650 GRE. The base clock is identical at 1720 MHz.

The derived throughput figures reflect these clock differences. Pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s on the RX 7600 versus 172.5 GPixel/s on the RX 7650 GRE. Texture rate is 339.8 GTexel/s versus 345.0 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 21.75 TFLOPS versus 22.08 TFLOPS, and FP16 is likewise 21.75 TFLOPS versus 22.08 TFLOPS.

The TDP differs slightly. The RX 7600 is rated at 165 W, while the RX 7650 GRE is rated at 170 W. The suggested PSU remains 450 W for both.

The release dates differ significantly. The RX 7600 was released on 2023-05-24, while the RX 7650 GRE was released on 2025-02-06. Both cards remain in Active production status.

The launch MSRP values also differ. The RX 7600 has a launch MSRP of 269 USD, and the RX 7650 GRE has a launch MSRP of 279 USD.

All other specifications are identical: memory size, type, bus width, bandwidth, shading units, TMUs, ROPs, ray tracing cores, process node, die size, transistor count, slot width, power connectors, bus interface, display outputs, API support, and physical dimensions.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has an average benchmark score of 42723, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average score of 15171.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test?

A: The RX 7650 GRE scores 2336, and the RX 7600 scores 2310. The RX 7650 GRE wins with the RX 7600 trailing by 1.1%.

Q: Which card performs better in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The RX 7600 scores 88051, while the RX 7650 GRE scores 83109. The RX 7600 leads by 5.9% in this test.

Q: Are the memory specifications the same on both cards?

A: Yes, both cards use 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 2250 MHz at 18 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the percentile ranking difference between the two cards?

A: The RX 7650 GRE sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, while the RX 7600 sits in the 57th percentile.

Q: Do the cards share the same architecture and chip?

A: Yes, both use the Navi 33 chip on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Hotpink Bonefish codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7650 GRE wins the modern DirectX 12 graphics test. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2336 edges out the RX 7600's 2310, a 1.1% advantage. This result aligns with its higher boost clock of 2695 MHz and game clock of 2350 MHz, which produce higher pixel, texture, and compute rates. The RX 7650 GRE also holds a commanding lead in aggregate standing, with its average score of 42723 placing it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in the nearest rival data, while the RX 7600's average of 15171 sits near the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

The RX 7600 wins the OpenCL compute test decisively. Its score of 88051 versus 83109 represents a 5.9% lead over the RX 7650 GRE. This is the larger margin of the two head-to-head tests, suggesting that the RX 7600 has a specific strength in general-purpose compute workloads that is not reflected in its lower clock speeds. The RX 7600 also has a broader recorded benchmark suite, including Vulkan, Passmark DirectX variants, and compute tests, though no direct comparison is available for those on the RX 7650 GRE.

The data implies a use-case split. The RX 7650 GRE is the better choice for DirectX 12 gaming workloads and for users who want the higher overall performance tier indicated by its 83rd percentile ranking. The RX 7600 is the better choice for OpenCL compute tasks, where its 5.9% advantage is meaningful. The RX 7600's lower TDP of 165 W versus 170 W also gives it a slight efficiency edge, though both cards require the same 450 W suggested PSU.

Both cards share identical memory, core counts, and physical design, so the choice hinges on the specific workload and the importance of the aggregate benchmark standing. The RX 7650 GRE delivers a higher average score and a much stronger percentile position, while the RX 7600 retains a clear compute advantage in one specific test. The recorded wins are split evenly, but the overall data favors the RX 7650 GRE for most use cases.