GeForce GTX 1650 Ti vs Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 580 2048SP likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $77 for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, it costs 22% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 30.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($77) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and Radeon RX 580 2048SP
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti scores 7,525 and the Radeon RX 580 2048SP reaches 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,525 | 7,633+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.425 TFLOPS | 5.259 TFLOPS+269% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 512 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 224 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6 (Volta) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 150.5+196% | 50.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $77, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 22.1% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 30.2% better value. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-34% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77 | $60-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.7 | 127.2+30% |
| Codename | GK106 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | October 9 2012 | October 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #633 | #334 |
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