AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs NVIDIA N1X 48SM Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs NVIDIA N1X 48SM

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE and the NVIDIA N1X 48SM are two fundamentally different graphics processors, one a discrete desktop card and the other an integrated graphics processor. The RX 7650 GRE is an active, retail product from the Radeon RX 7000 series, while the N1X 48SM is a Blackwell generation part with a notably different design goal. The recorded data shows a clear split in capabilities, with the AMD card leading in raw rendering benchmarks while the NVIDIA part counters with a far larger memory pool and a newer architecture. The database lists no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons, so the analysis relies on standalone test scores, architectural specifications, and percentile placement.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark runs between the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE and the NVIDIA N1X 48SM. However, the available standalone measurements offer a basis for comparison. The RX 7650 GRE posts an average benchmark score of 42723 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs in the database. The N1X 48SM has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, indicating that no completed benchmark submissions are recorded for it. This absence of data means the N1X 48SM cannot be positioned against the RX 7650 GRE using measured performance results.

The RX 7650 GRE delivers two specific benchmark results. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2336 points. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 83109 points. These scores are recorded as its only two individual test results. The N1X 48SM has no entries in the benchmark array, so its performance profile is undefined in the database. The delta between the two parts in any workload cannot be quantified from the current records.

The RX 7650 GRE also has nearest rival data that provides context for its standing. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER by 1.2 percent, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB by 1.2 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile by 1.3 percent, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 by 1.3 percent. These deltas indicate that the RX 7650 GRE sits within a tight performance cluster, effectively matching those cards in average score. The N1X 48SM has no nearest rival entries, reinforcing its status as an unmeasured part.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has an average benchmark score of 42723, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has an average benchmark score of 0, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128 bit bus. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM uses a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has 6144 shading units, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 2048 shading units.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has a launch MSRP of 279 USD. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has no recorded launch MSRP.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: No. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is built on RDNA 3.0 architecture with the codename Hotpink Bonefish, using the Navi 33 chip. It belongs to the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM is built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB20B chip, and it belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. These are different design eras, with the RX 7650 GRE representing a discrete gaming card architecture and the N1X 48SM representing an integrated graphics processor approach.

The manufacturing process differs. The RX 7650 GRE uses a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the N1X 48SM uses a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die sizes also diverge significantly. The RX 7650 GRE has a die size of 204 mm² and contains 13,300 million transistors, giving it a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The N1X 48SM has a larger die size of 382 mm², but its transistor count is listed as unknown, so its density cannot be calculated.

The compute structures are organized differently. The RX 7650 GRE has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores. The N1X 48SM has 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, 48 render output units, 48 ray tracing cores, and 192 tensor cores. The N1X 48SM has triple the shading units and triple the texture mapping units of the RX 7650 GRE, but fewer render output units.

Clock behavior also separates the two. 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 N1X 48SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz, with no game clock listed. The AMD part runs at a higher base frequency, while the boost clocks are relatively close.

The memory subsystems are architecturally distinct. The RX 7650 GRE uses 8 GB of GDDR6 with a 128 bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1X 48SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X with a 256 bit bus and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1X 48SM has sixteen times the memory capacity, but its bandwidth is slightly lower.

The API support shows a major architectural gap. The RX 7650 GRE lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 48SM lists N/A for all three APIs, meaning the database records no DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan support for it.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The RX 7650 GRE has a TDP of 170 W, while the N1X 48SM has an unknown TDP. The AMD card uses a dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The NVIDIA part is an IGP with no power connectors and no suggested PSU listed.

The bus interfaces are not the same. The RX 7650 GRE uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The N1X 48SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16, a newer and wider interface.

Display outputs differ as well. The RX 7650 GRE provides 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The N1X 48SM provides only 1x HDMI.

Physical dimensions are only recorded for the RX 7650 GRE. It measures 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height. The N1X 48SM has no recorded length, height, or width.

Pixel and texture rates separate the parts. The RX 7650 GRE achieves 172.5 GPixel/s and 345.0 GTexel/s. The N1X 48SM achieves 112.6 GPixel/s and 900.9 GTexel/s. The AMD card has a higher pixel rate, while the NVIDIA part has a much higher texture rate.

Compute throughput is higher on the NVIDIA part. The RX 7650 GRE delivers 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 and 22.08 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The N1X 48SM delivers 28.83 TFLOPS FP32 and 28.83 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

Memory clock speeds differ. The RX 7650 GRE runs its memory at 2250 MHz, which is 18 Gbps effective. The N1X 48SM runs its memory at 1067 MHz, which is 8.5 Gbps effective.

The release dates are far apart. The RX 7650 GRE was released on 2025-02-06. The N1X 48SM has a release date of 2026-05-31.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded test results. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2336 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 83109 demonstrate working performance in both synthetic gaming and compute workloads. Its average benchmark score of 42723 and 83rd percentile placement confirm that it is a functional, competitive discrete GPU. It also wins on practical factors like a defined TDP of 170 W, a dual-slot cooler, and a 450 W suggested PSU, all of which make it a straightforward install in a desktop system.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM wins on capacity and raw architectural specifications. Its 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory dwarfs the 8 GB of the RX 7650 GRE, and its 256 bit bus is twice as wide. Its 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 tensor cores are all higher counts than the AMD card. Its 5 nm process node is smaller than the 6 nm node of the RX 7650 GRE. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is a generation ahead of the RX 7650 GRE's PCIe 4.0 x8. Its FP32 throughput of 28.83 TFLOPS is higher than the 22.08 TFLOPS of the AMD card.

The RX 7650 GRE wins on software compatibility. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1X 48SM has no recorded API support. The RX 7650 GRE also wins on display connectivity, offering 3x DisplayPort 2.1 alongside HDMI, versus a single HDMI output on the NVIDIA part.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear choice based on purpose. For a desktop PC builder looking for a working discrete graphics card with measured performance, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the only option with benchmark results. It has an average score of 42723, sits in the 83rd percentile, and has a launch MSRP of 279 USD. It supports modern APIs, fits in a dual-slot layout, and requires a 450 W PSU. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.3 percent of its average score, meaning it performs in line with established cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM is a different class of product. It is an IGP with no recorded benchmarks, no API support, and no launch MSRP. Its strengths are architectural: 128 GB of memory, 6144 shading units, 192 tensor cores, and a 5 nm process. Those specifications suggest a compute-oriented or memory-capacity-focused part, but the database contains no performance data to confirm how it behaves in practice.

For gaming and general GPU workloads, the RX 7650 GRE is the functional choice. For a hypothetical scenario requiring maximum memory capacity or massive shader counts, the N1X 48SM has the specification advantage, but it carries no measured performance to back it up. The verdict follows the data: the RX 7650 GRE is the usable, benchmarked GPU, while the N1X 48SM remains an unverified part with high theoretical specifications.