GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Radeon Pro 580

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Pro 580

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580

#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
98%
#50
97%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
95%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
93%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
93%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
90%
#78
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
952%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
99%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
95%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
95%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $150 for the Radeon Pro 580, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 103% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+103%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro 580

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 Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score
7,869+1%
7,753
Architecture
Turing
GCN 4.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
896
2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
5.53 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+39%
1200 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
144+157%
L1 Cache
896 KB+56%
576 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCE 3.4
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
TDP
75W-50%
150W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
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+103%
51.7
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 102.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Pro 580
MSRP
$149-70%
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$75-50%
$150
Performance per Dollar
104.9+103%
51.7
Codename
TU117
Polaris 20
Release
April 23 2019
June 5 2017
Ranking
#323
#327