GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon 8050S
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 8050S Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 8050S FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 8050S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce GTX 1650
2019Why buy it
- ✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 29.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than Radeon 8050S across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
- ❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.
Radeon 8050S
2025Why buy it
- ✅26.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌168.5% HIGHER MSRP$400 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 8050S Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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 8050S
The Radeon 8050S 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 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the Radeon 8050S leads by 106.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 16,259+107% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 11.47 TFLOPS+284% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2800 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 8050S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon 8050S. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and System Shared on the Radeon 8050S. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 256 GB/s (Max)+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). 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 8050S).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). 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 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 55W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| 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 | 295.6+182% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 62.7% cheaper ($251 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 30% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 8050S (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-63% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.8+30% | 40.6 |
| Codename | TU117 | Strix Halo |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #126 |
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