AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a stark contrast between these two GPUs, though direct head-to-head comparisons are limited by the fact that the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, by contrast, has two recorded benchmark results that place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs tracked. Its average benchmark score of 42,723 points positions it within 1.2% to 1.3% of several NVIDIA desktop and mobile parts, including the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, Quadro M6000 24 GB, GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, and Quadro M6000.

The RX 7650 GRE delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,336 points. In Geekbench OpenCL, it reaches 83,109 points. These results indicate a GPU that competes closely with the RTX 4070 SUPER, sitting just 1.2% behind that card's average score of 43,223 points. The same 1.2% delta applies against the Quadro M6000 24 GB, which averages 43,262 points, while the RTX 5050 Mobile and Quadro M6000 sit 1.3% ahead at 43,268 and 43,301 points respectively.

For the Switch 2 GPU, the database records no benchmark entries, a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, and an average benchmark score of zero. The absence of recorded measurements means the data cannot quantify its performance relative to the RX 7650 GRE. What the recorded specifications do show is a GPU designed for a fundamentally different power and thermal envelope, with a 40 W TDP compared to the RX 7650 GRE's 170 W TDP. The Switch 2 GPU also lists no display outputs, indicating it functions as an embedded console part rather than a standalone graphics card.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7650 GRE wins decisively in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance of 22.08 TFLOPS dwarfs the Switch 2 GPU's 4.301 TFLOPS, a factor of roughly 5.1x. Pixel throughput follows the same pattern, with the RX 7650 GRE producing 172.5 GPixel/s against 22.40 GPixel/s for the Switch 2 GPU, a 7.7x advantage. Texture rate shows an even larger gap: 345.0 GTexel/s versus 67.20 GTexel/s, a 5.1x difference. Memory bandwidth also favors the AMD part at 288.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s, a 2.8x margin.

The Switch 2 GPU wins in power efficiency and form factor. Its 40 W TDP represents a 76.5% reduction compared to the RX 7650 GRE's 170 W. The console GPU measures 272 mm by 116 mm by 14 mm, while the RX 7650 GRE extends 204 mm by 115 mm with a dual-slot cooler. The Switch 2 GPU requires no power connectors and lists no suggested PSU, whereas the RX 7650 GRE needs a single 8-pin connector and a 450 W power supply. The Switch 2 GPU also carries 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 4 GB more than the RX 7650 GRE's 8 GB of GDDR6, though at lower bandwidth.

The RX 7650 GRE provides 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, against 1,536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs for the Switch 2 GPU. Ray tracing hardware differs as well: 32 RT cores on the AMD part versus 12 on the NVIDIA chip. The Switch 2 GPU counters with 48 tensor cores, a feature the RX 7650 GRE does not list. The AMD card outputs video through one HDMI 2.1a port and three DisplayPort 2.1 connectors, while the Switch 2 GPU has no outputs at all, reinforcing its role as a fixed-function console component.

Architecture Differences

The RX 7650 GRE uses the Navi 33 chip built on TSMC's 6 nm process, part of the RDNA 3.0 architecture under the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Navi III generation within the Radeon RX 7000 series. The chip contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The Switch 2 GPU uses the GA10B chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process, employing the Ampere architecture. Its die size measures 200 mm², but the database lists transistor count as unknown and provides no density figure.

Clock behavior differs substantially between the two. The RX 7650 GRE runs at a 1720 MHz base clock, a 2350 MHz game clock, and a 2695 MHz boost clock. Memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective data rate. The Switch 2 GPU runs at a 561 MHz base and 1400 MHz boost, with memory at 800 MHz and 6.4 Gbps effective. These clock differences reflect the power budgets: the RX 7650 GRE draws 170 W, while the Switch 2 GPU draws 40 W.

Memory architecture shows both similarities and differences. Both use a 128-bit bus, but the RX 7650 GRE pairs it with 8 GB of GDDR6, while the Switch 2 GPU uses 12 GB of LPDDR5X. The AMD part achieves 288.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 102.4 GB/s for the NVIDIA chip. FP16 throughput also diverges: the RX 7650 GRE delivers 22.08 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio to FP32, while the Switch 2 GPU delivers 8.602 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, indicating different compute prioritization.

API support matches across both parts: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 7650 GRE connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Switch 2 GPU lists no bus interface. Production status for both is Active. The RX 7650 GRE launched on February 6, 2025, and the Switch 2 GPU on June 4, 2025. The AMD part has a listed predecessor in Navi II and successor in Navi IV, while the Switch 2 GPU has neither.

FAQ

Q: How does the RX 7650 GRE compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RX 7650 GRE averages 42,723 points, sitting 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (43,223 points) and 1.2% behind the Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262 points). It trails the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile and Quadro M6000 by 1.3%, with those cards averaging 43,268 and 43,301 points respectively.

Q: Does the Switch 2 GPU have any benchmark scores?

A: No. The database records no benchmark entries for the Switch 2 GPU. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and it holds a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, though this ranking is based on specifications rather than measured performance.

Q: Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7650 GRE delivers 288.0 GB/s over an 8 GB GDDR6 memory interface with a 128-bit bus. The Switch 2 GPU provides 102.4 GB/s over 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory, also on a 128-bit bus. The AMD part offers 2.8 times the bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The RX 7650 GRE has a 170 W TDP, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and lists a suggested PSU of 450 W. The Switch 2 GPU has a 40 W TDP, lists no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU figure.

Q: How do the process nodes differ?

A: The RX 7650 GRE uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, housing 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The Switch 2 GPU uses an 8 nm process from Samsung, with a 200 mm² die and unknown transistor count.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing and tensor hardware?

A: The RX 7650 GRE includes 32 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The Switch 2 GPU includes 12 ray tracing cores and 48 tensor cores.

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the RX 7650 GRE as a desktop-oriented GPU with measurable performance in the 83rd percentile, delivering 22.08 TFLOPS FP32, 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, and benchmark scores that place it within 1.3% of the RTX 4070 SUPER. Its 170 W TDP, dual-slot cooler, and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface suit a standard desktop build with a 450 W PSU. The launch MSRP is 279 USD.

The Switch 2 GPU, by contrast, shows no measured performance in the database. Its specifications describe a low-power embedded console part: 40 W TDP, 12 GB LPDDR5X memory, 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and no display outputs. The 4.301 TFLOPS FP32 figure and 22.40 GPixel/s pixel rate fall well below the RX 7650 GRE, and the absence of benchmark scores prevents any performance ranking.

For users selecting a GPU for a desktop system with discrete graphics, the data supports the RX 7650 GRE based on its recorded performance, connectivity options, and compatibility with standard power supplies. For a fixed-function console application, the Switch 2 GPU's specifications indicate a design optimized for low power consumption and compact dimensions, with tensor cores for AI workloads that the RX 7650 GRE lacks. The choice depends entirely on the intended use case, as the two parts occupy different segments of the market with no direct benchmark overlap.