AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation Comparison

The Verdict

The data positions the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE as the stronger desktop performer, with a recorded average benchmark score of 42,723 and an 83rd percentile ranking across all GPUs. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation shows no recorded benchmark scores in the database, holding a 50th percentile with an average score of zero, indicating no comparable performance data is available for it. For users choosing between these two, the RX 7650 GRE is the only one with measurable evidence of performance in the database.

The RX 7650 GRE delivers an FP32 throughput of 22.08 TFLOPS, which is significantly ahead of the RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS. The AMD card also has a higher boost clock of 2695 MHz versus 1695 MHz for the NVIDIA part, and a larger memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s compared to 256.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA mobile GPU does counter with more shading units (4608 vs 2048), more RT cores (36 vs 32), and dedicated tensor cores (144, which the AMD lacks), but the absence of any benchmark scores for the RTX 3000 Mobile means its real-world impact cannot be quantified from the database.

For a desktop system where raw recorded performance is the deciding factor, the RX 7650 GRE is the clear pick based on available data. For a portable or integrated mobile implementation, the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is the only viable option given its IGP slot width and lack of power connectors, though its performance cannot be verified through the database. The launch MSRP for the RX 7650 GRE is 279 USD, but no pricing data exists for the RTX 3000 Mobile.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has an average benchmark score of 42,723, while the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark scores and an average of zero.

Q: How do the two compare in raw compute performance?

A: The RX 7650 GRE delivers 22.08 TFLOPS FP32, while the RTX 3000 Mobile delivers 15.62 TFLOPS FP32, a difference of approximately 41% in favor of the AMD card based on the recorded figures.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7650 GRE has 288.0 GB/s bandwidth from its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 3000 Mobile has 256.0 GB/s from the same 8 GB GDDR6 configuration on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Does the RTX 3000 Mobile have any unique features?

A: Yes, it includes 144 tensor cores, which the RX 7650 GRE does not list. It also has more shading units (4608 vs 2048) and more RT cores (36 vs 32).

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The RX 7650 GRE uses a 6 nm TSMC process with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The RTX 3000 Mobile uses a 5 nm TSMC process with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The RX 7650 GRE boosts to 2695 MHz, which is substantially higher than the RTX 3000 Mobile's boost of 1695 MHz.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the Navi 33 chip under the codename "Hotpink Bonefish." It belongs to the Navi III generation within the Radeon RX 7000 series. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD106 chip, part of the GeForce 30-series and the Ada-MW generation.

Process technology differs significantly. The AMD card uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while the NVIDIA part uses a 5 nm process, also from TSMC. The transistor counts reflect this: the Navi 33 chip has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, giving a density of 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter. The AD106 chip has 22,900 million transistors on a smaller 188 mm² die, yielding a much higher density of 121.8 million per square millimeter. This means the NVIDIA chip packs nearly 72% more transistors into a smaller area.

The compute layouts diverge sharply. The RX 7650 GRE has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The RTX 3000 Mobile has 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, but only 48 ROPs. The AMD card also has 32 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA part has 36 RT cores and adds 144 tensor cores, a feature category the AMD card does not list at all. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API coverage is identical.

The physical form factors reflect their intended markets. The RX 7650 GRE is a dual-slot desktop card, 204 mm long and 115 mm tall, requiring a 1x 8-pin power connector and a 450 W suggested power supply. The RTX 3000 Mobile is an integrated GPU package (IGP) with no power connectors and no listed dimensions, designed for portable devices. The AMD card uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, while the NVIDIA part uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several key differences between the two GPUs. The RX 7650 GRE has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2695 MHz, and a game clock of 2350 MHz. The RTX 3000 Mobile has a base clock of 1395 MHz and a boost clock of 1695 MHz, with no game clock listed. The memory clock differs too: the AMD card runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the NVIDIA part runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Memory configuration is the same in capacity and type, with both having 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, but the bandwidth differs as noted: 288.0 GB/s for the AMD card versus 256.0 GB/s for the NVIDIA. Pixel rate and texture rate also favor the AMD card. The RX 7650 GRE achieves 172.5 GPixel/s and 345.0 GTexel/s, while the RTX 3000 Mobile achieves 81.36 GPixel/s and 244.1 GTexel/s.

Power draw is a major differentiator. The RX 7650 GRE has a TDP of 170 W, whereas the RTX 3000 Mobile has a TDP of 115 W, reflecting the mobile segment's lower power envelope. The power connector and slot width also differ: the AMD card needs a 1x 8-pin connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor, while the NVIDIA part has no connectors and is an IGP. Display outputs differ as well: the RX 7650 GRE offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the RTX 3000 Mobile's outputs are listed as portable device dependent.

Release dates are far apart. The RX 7650 GRE was released on 2025-02-06, while the RTX 3000 Mobile was released on 2023-03-20. The AMD card's predecessor is Navi II and its successor is Navi IV. The NVIDIA part's predecessor is Ampere-MW and its successor is Blackwell-MW. The launch MSRP for the RX 7650 GRE is 279 USD, and no launch MSRP is recorded for the RTX 3000 Mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two GPUs, and the win counts are zero for both sides. This means the comparison must rely on the individually recorded benchmark results and the specification data available. The RX 7650 GRE has two recorded benchmark scores: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2336 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,109. The RTX 3000 Mobile has no recorded benchmark scores at all.

The average benchmark score for the RX 7650 GRE is 42,723, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER at 43,223 (a delta of -1.2%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43,262 (delta -1.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43,268 (delta -1.3%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43,301 (delta -1.3%). The negative delta percentages indicate the RX 7650 GRE trails these rivals by roughly 1.2% to 1.3% in average score, a very narrow margin.

For the RTX 3000 Mobile, the average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile ranking is 50th. There are no nearest rivals listed, and no benchmark entries exist to compare against. This absence of data is itself informative: the database cannot confirm any performance level for the NVIDIA mobile GPU, while the AMD desktop card has a verified baseline.

The FP32 figures offer a direct compute comparison. The RX 7650 GRE delivers 22.08 TFLOPS, which is approximately 41% higher than the RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS. The texture rate difference is also notable: 345.0 GTexel/s versus 244.1 GTexel/s, a gap of about 41%. The pixel rate gap is larger: 172.5 GPixel/s versus 81.36 GPixel/s, meaning the AMD card renders pixels at more than double the rate of the NVIDIA part.

The RTX 3000 Mobile's higher shading unit count (4608 vs 2048) suggests a wider SIMD layout, but the lower clock speeds and reduced memory bandwidth limit its throughput in the recorded specifications. The tensor core count of 144 is a feature the AMD card cannot match, but without benchmark scores, its practical advantage remains unquantified.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7650 GRE wins decisively in every measurable performance category in the database. Its FP32 compute of 22.08 TFLOPS outperforms the RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 172.5 GPixel/s is more than double the NVIDIA part's 81.36 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 345.0 GTexel/s exceeds the 244.1 GTexel/s of the RTX 3000 Mobile. Memory bandwidth is also higher at 288.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s, and the boost clock is substantially higher at 2695 MHz versus 1695 MHz. The recorded 3DMark and Geekbench scores for the RX 7650 GRE give it a measurable performance profile, and its 83rd percentile ranking places it well above the RTX 3000 Mobile's 50th percentile.

The RTX 3000 Mobile wins in areas that do not show up in benchmark scores but matter for its target use case. It has a lower TDP of 115 W versus 170 W, making it suitable for power-constrained portable designs. Its integrated form factor with no power connectors and IGP slot width means it can be embedded in mobile systems where a dual-slot desktop card cannot fit. The 144 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for AI workloads, a capability the RX 7650 GRE does not list. Its higher transistor density (121.8M per mm² versus 65.2M per mm²) and smaller die size (188 mm² versus 204 mm²) indicate a more compact and potentially more efficient implementation, despite the higher total transistor count of 22,900 million versus 13,300 million.

For a desktop build where the recorded data matters most, the RX 7650 GRE is the only choice with verified performance. For a mobile workstation or laptop implementation, the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is the only option that fits the form factor, but its performance cannot be confirmed from the database. The two GPUs serve different physical and thermal environments, and the benchmark data reflects only the desktop card's capabilities.