AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 Comparison

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Radeon RX 7700 in raw performance. It wins both recorded head-to-head benchmarks, delivering 18.5% higher scores in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 21.6% higher scores in Geekbench OpenCL. The RX 7650 GRE, however, holds a positional advantage in the database's overall ranking, sitting at the 83rd percentile versus the RX 7700's 58th percentile. This discrepancy stems from the RX 7650 GRE's higher average benchmark score of 42,723, compared to the RX 7700's 15,852. The RX 7700's average is dragged down by its Passmark results, which include scores of 92 in DirectX 10, 186 in DirectX 11, and 96 in DirectX 12, while the RX 7650 GRE has no recorded Passmark scores to drag its average. Buyers choosing between these two should base their decision on which metric matters more: the RX 7700 wins the modern 3DMark and compute workloads, while the RX 7650 GRE ranks far higher across the entire GPU database.

The RX 7650 GRE also carries a launch MSRP of 279 USD, while the RX 7700 has no recorded launch MSRP. The RX 7650 GRE uses a smaller chip, consumes less power, and fits into shorter slots, making it a more compact option. The RX 7700 uses a larger chip with more memory, more shading units, and a wider memory bus, all of which contribute to its benchmark lead. The data does not support the RX 7650 GRE as a performance alternative; it supports the RX 7700 as the faster card and the RX 7650 GRE as the higher-ranked card in the aggregate database.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the RDNA 3.0 architecture, the Radeon RX 7000 series, the Navi III generation, and the TSMC foundry. The RX 7650 GRE uses the Navi 33 chip on a 6 nm process, while the RX 7700 uses the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm process. The RX 7700's chip is substantially larger, with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, versus 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die for the RX 7650 GRE. Transistor density also differs: the RX 7700 packs 81.2M transistors per mm², while the RX 7650 GRE achieves 65.2M per mm².

The RX 7700 doubles the memory capacity to 16 GB of GDDR6, compared to 8 GB on the RX 7650 GRE. The memory bus widens from 128 bit to 256 bit, and memory bandwidth jumps from 288.0 GB/s to 624.1 GB/s. Effective memory speed rises from 18 Gbps to 19.5 Gbps. The RX 7700 also adds more execution resources: 2,560 shading units versus 2,048, 160 texture mapping units versus 128, 96 raster output units versus 64, and 40 ray tracing cores versus 32. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and neither has tensor cores listed.

Clock behavior differs in a notable way. The RX 7650 GRE has a lower base clock of 1720 MHz but a higher boost clock of 2695 MHz and a higher game clock of 2350 MHz. The RX 7700 has a higher base clock of 1900 MHz, but its boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz are both lower than the RX 7650 GRE's figures. The RX 7650 GRE also runs its memory at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the RX 7700 runs memory at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). Despite the RX 7650 GRE's higher clocks, the RX 7700's wider memory bus and additional execution units produce the performance advantage seen in the benchmarks.

The RX 7700 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the RX 7650 GRE uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs differ as well: the RX 7650 GRE provides 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the RX 7700 provides 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. Power delivery requires a single 8-pin connector on the RX 7650 GRE versus two 8-pin connectors on the RX 7700. The RX 7700 is longer, taller, and wider, measuring 267 mm in length, 135 mm in height, and 50 mm in width, while the RX 7650 GRE measures 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height with no listed width. Both are dual-slot cards.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The RX 7700 wins both recorded comparisons. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2,865 against the RX 7650 GRE's 2,336, a delta of 18.5% in favor of the RX 7700. This is the most modern test in the pair, and the margin indicates a substantial lead in DX12 rasterization workloads. The RX 7700's 16 GB memory pool and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth likely contribute to this gap, though the data only confirms the score difference, not the cause.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 7700 scores 106,028 against 83,109 for the RX 7650 GRE, a delta of 21.6%. This is the larger of the two margins and reflects compute throughput. The RX 7700's FP32 rating of 25.18 TFLOPS versus 22.08 TFLOPS for the RX 7650 GRE aligns with this result. Both cards have identical FP16 ratings to their FP32 ratings (1:1 ratio), which is consistent with the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The RX 7700 also wins on pixel rate (236.1 GPixel/s versus 172.5 GPixel/s) and texture rate (393.4 GTexel/s versus 345.0 GTexel/s), though these are specification figures, not benchmark scores. The RX 7700 wins both recorded benchmark tests, and the RX 7650 GRE has zero recorded wins in the head-to-head data.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher 3DMark Steel Nomad score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 2,865, which is 18.5% higher than the RX 7650 GRE's 2,336 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Q: How do the two cards compare in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The RX 7700 scores 106,028, while the RX 7650 GRE scores 83,109. The RX 7700 leads by 21.6%.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256 bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the RX 7650 GRE have a higher boost clock?

A: Yes, the RX 7650 GRE boosts to 2695 MHz, while the RX 7700 boosts to 2459 MHz. The RX 7650 GRE also has a higher game clock at 2350 MHz versus 2041 MHz.

Q: Which card ranks higher among all GPUs in the database?

A: The RX 7650 GRE ranks at the 83rd percentile, while the RX 7700 ranks at the 58th percentile. The RX 7650 GRE also has a higher average benchmark score of 42,723 versus 15,852 for the RX 7700.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The RX 7650 GRE has a 170 W TDP and requires a 450 W suggested PSU, while the RX 7700 has a 200 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested PSU. The RX 7700 uses two 8-pin connectors, while the RX 7650 GRE uses one.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7700 wins in every recorded performance benchmark. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad result of 2,865 beats the RX 7650 GRE's 2,336 by 18.5%, making it the stronger choice for DX12 gaming workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL result of 106,028 beats 83,109 by 21.6%, making it the stronger choice for compute and OpenCL applications. The RX 7700 also has more memory (16 GB versus 8 GB), higher bandwidth (624.1 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s), more shading units (2,560 versus 2,048), more TMUs (160 versus 128), more ROPs (96 versus 64), more RT cores (40 versus 32), higher pixel rate (236.1 GPixel/s versus 172.5 GPixel/s), higher texture rate (393.4 GTexel/s versus 345.0 GTexel/s), and higher FP32 throughput (25.18 TFLOPS versus 22.08 TFLOPS).

The RX 7650 GRE wins in placement and efficiency metrics. It ranks at the 83rd percentile versus the RX 7700's 58th, and its average benchmark score of 42,723 dwarfs the RX 7700's 15,852. It draws 170 W versus 200 W, requires a 450 W PSU versus 550 W, uses one 8-pin connector versus two, and measures 204 mm in length versus 267 mm. Its boost clock of 2695 MHz exceeds the RX 7700's 2459 MHz, and its game clock of 2350 MHz exceeds the RX 7700's 2041 MHz. The RX 7650 GRE also has a launch MSRP of 279 USD, while the RX 7700 has no recorded launch MSRP. For users prioritizing the highest benchmark scores and the largest memory capacity, the RX 7700 is the clear pick. For users prioritizing compact dimensions, lower power consumption, and a higher database percentile ranking, the RX 7650 GRE stands out.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every hardware field. The RX 7650 GRE uses the Navi 33 chip on a 6 nm process, while the RX 7700 uses the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm process. Transistor count is 13,300 million versus 28,100 million, die size is 204 mm² versus 346 mm², and transistor density is 65.2M per mm² versus 81.2M per mm². Base clocks are 1720 MHz versus 1900 MHz, boost clocks are 2695 MHz versus 2459 MHz, and game clocks are 2350 MHz versus 2041 MHz. Memory size is 8 GB versus 16 GB, bus width is 128 bit versus 256 bit, and bandwidth is 288.0 GB/s versus 624.1 GB/s. Shading units are 2,048 versus 2,560, TMUs are 128 versus 160, ROPs are 64 versus 96, and RT cores are 32 versus 40. Pixel rate is 172.5 GPixel/s versus 236.1 GPixel/s, texture rate is 345.0 GTexel/s versus 393.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 is 22.08 TFLOPS versus 25.18 TFLOPS. TDP is 170 W versus 200 W, power connectors are 1x 8-pin versus 2x 8-pin, and suggested PSU is 450 W versus 550 W. Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 versus 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. Length is 204 mm versus 267 mm, height is 115 mm versus 135 mm, and width is not listed for the RX 7650 GRE versus 50 mm for the RX 7700. Both share the same architecture, series, manufacturer, generation, foundry, DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan support. The RX 7700 has a release date of 2025-09-17, while the RX 7650 GRE has a release date of 2025-02-06. Both are Active in production status, both list Navi II as their predecessor and Navi IV as their successor, and only the RX 7650 GRE has a launch MSRP of 279 USD.