AMD is gearing up to introduce its latest graphics card, the Radeon RX 7650 GRE. Set to leverage the same Navi 33 GPU as the Radeon RX 7600 XT, this new card is essentially a refreshed version within AMD’s entry-level graphics segment. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE will also be the third in its lineup to feature the RDNA 3 architecture, aligning closely with its predecessors in terms of core specifications.
Reports indicate that the Radeon RX 7650 GRE will maintain the Navi 33 GPU architecture, cementing its place alongside the Radeon RX 7600 series. Both cards share the same core configuration with 32 compute units, 2048 cores, 64 AI accelerator cores, and 18 Gbps memory over a 128-bit bus. The existing RX 7600 XT boasts 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and operates at higher clock speeds compared to its 8 GB RX 7600 counterpart, which also has a lower thermal design power (TDP).
For those anticipating a transition to a reduced variant of the Navi 32 GPU, this might come as a disappointment. AMD seems committed to utilizing the familiar Navi 33 GPU in the RX 7650 GRE with possibly similar or slightly reduced specs. As 8 GB of memory has become standard for gaming, it’s plausible that the RX 7650 GRE could offer a configuration with either 8 GB or 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Interestingly, the Radeon RX 7650 GRE is poised as a successor to the RX 6750 GRE series but will be offered exclusively in China. This regional restriction means it is unlikely that this model will hit US or European markets. Speculations about a global debut at CES 2025 have been dismissed, as the card’s release is expected to occur at a dedicated event in China.
AMD aims to position the Radeon RX 7650 GRE as a value-driven option. However, it remains uncertain how much attraction it will garner, especially with AMD’s next-generation RDNA 4 GPUs on the horizon, targeting mainstream and budget consumers.
The landscape for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 series is evolving, and while full specifications and pricing for the RX 7650 GRE are yet to be unveiled, anticipation continues to build around this new entrant in AMD’s graphics lineup as it promises competitive performance and enhancements suitable for a wide range of gaming experiences.
