GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 7650M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 7650M

2011Core: 580 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 7650M 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 HD 7650M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 7650M: 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

2019

Why buy it

  • 679.2% 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).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Radeon HD 7650M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 7650M

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 679.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1713.1% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 434), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 7650M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7650M

The Radeon HD 7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 580 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 434 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 7650M's 434 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1713.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 7650M uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 960 (Radeon HD 7650M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.114 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
G3D Mark Score
7,869+1713%
434
Architecture
Turing
TeraScale 2
Process Node
12 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
896
960+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+168%
1.114 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+367%
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7650M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7650M carries 1 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and System on the Radeon HD 7650M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7650M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+300%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 7650M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
DirectX
12+7%
11.2 (FL11_0)
Vulkan
1.4
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 7650M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7650M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
UVD3
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
UVD3
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7650M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7650M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
TDP
75W
50W-33%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
1x 6-pin
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+1106%
8.7
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon HD 7650M
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
Blackcomb
Release
April 23 2019
January 4 2011
Ranking
#323
#785

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