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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅13.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 116.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,756).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅+24% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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168.5% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅13.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 116.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+24% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,756).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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168.5% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon 8040S better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon 8040S is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1650 averages 13.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 9,756 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon 8040S is a 2025 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 8040S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, 24.0% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon 8040S is about 168.5% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 24.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon 8040S is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon 8040S earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	94 FPS	100 FPS
medium	83 FPS	90 FPS
high	70 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	91 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	60 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	45 FPS
medium	39 FPS	41 FPS
high	27 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	136 FPS	135 FPS
medium	113 FPS	101 FPS
high	94 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	88 FPS
medium	62 FPS	59 FPS
high	44 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	40 FPS
medium	27 FPS	29 FPS
high	21 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon 8040S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	323 FPS	320 FPS
medium	283 FPS	274 FPS
high	205 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	235 FPS
medium	202 FPS	208 FPS
high	151 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	140 FPS
medium	117 FPS	122 FPS
high	79 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon 8040S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	261 FPS	242 FPS
medium	211 FPS	179 FPS
high	191 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	186 FPS
medium	158 FPS	140 FPS
high	135 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	68 FPS
high	65 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	46 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon 8040S

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon 8040S's 9,756 — the Radeon 8040S leads by 24%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,756+24%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.734 TFLOPS+92%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2800 MHz+68%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8040S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8040S
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	177.4+69%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.7% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 116.4% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).