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

✅Costs $351 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 12,442).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅+58.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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235.6% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $351 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+58.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 12,442).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

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235.6% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 5700 XT better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 58.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 16 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 58.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

Radeon Pro 5700 XT is about 235.6% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 58.1% 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 Pro 5700 XT 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 Pro 5700 XT 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 Pro 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	94 FPS	240 FPS
medium	83 FPS	227 FPS
high	70 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	222 FPS
medium	74 FPS	188 FPS
high	60 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	117 FPS
medium	39 FPS	98 FPS
high	27 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	64 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	136 FPS	231 FPS
medium	113 FPS	193 FPS
high	94 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	150 FPS
medium	62 FPS	125 FPS
high	44 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	79 FPS
medium	27 FPS	66 FPS
high	21 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	41 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	323 FPS	560 FPS
medium	283 FPS	448 FPS
high	205 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	420 FPS
medium	202 FPS	336 FPS
high	151 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	280 FPS
medium	117 FPS	224 FPS
high	79 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	140 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Pro 5700 XT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	261 FPS	383 FPS
medium	211 FPS	329 FPS
high	191 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	305 FPS
medium	158 FPS	265 FPS
high	135 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	164 FPS
medium	74 FPS	131 FPS
high	65 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro 5700 XT

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 Pro 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 12,442 — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT leads by 58.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1499 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	7,869	12,442+58%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	7.675 TFLOPS+157%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+11%	1499 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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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 Pro 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	RDNA 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	Unified Video Decoder 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
TDP	75W-42%	130W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+10%	95.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 70.2% less ($351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 24.9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 112% better value. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).