GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 890M

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

✅9.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Radeon 890M

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon 890M

2024

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon 890M better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon 890M is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1650 averages 9.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 8,175 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon 890M is a 2024 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 890M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019, 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 890M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.9% 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 890M 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 890M 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 890M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
1080p
low	94 FPS	93 FPS
medium	83 FPS	78 FPS
high	70 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	80 FPS
medium	74 FPS	68 FPS
high	60 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	30 FPS
medium	39 FPS	28 FPS
high	27 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
1080p
low	136 FPS	126 FPS
medium	113 FPS	88 FPS
high	94 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	90 FPS
medium	62 FPS	60 FPS
high	44 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	38 FPS
medium	27 FPS	28 FPS
high	21 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
1080p
low	323 FPS	314 FPS
medium	283 FPS	276 FPS
high	205 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	237 FPS
medium	202 FPS	214 FPS
high	151 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	147 FPS
medium	117 FPS	128 FPS
high	79 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
1080p
low	261 FPS	173 FPS
medium	211 FPS	136 FPS
high	191 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	119 FPS
medium	158 FPS	96 FPS
high	135 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	71 FPS
medium	74 FPS	57 FPS
high	65 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon 890M

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 890M

The Radeon 890M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,175 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the Radeon 890M reaches 8,175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 890M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon 890M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon 890M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
G3D Mark Score	7,869	8,175+4%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.939 TFLOPS+99%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2900 MHz+74%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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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 890M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
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 2 MB (Radeon 890M) — the Radeon 890M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
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	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon 890M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 3.0 (Radeon 890M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon 890M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 890M's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 890M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon 890M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 890M
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	545.0+420%