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

✅+75.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 75.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 30.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R7 370: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R7 370 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon R7 370

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 221mm instead of 229mm, a 8mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,482 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon R7 370

2015

Why buy it

✅+75.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 75.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 30.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R7 370: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R7 370 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Measures 221mm instead of 229mm, a 8mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,482 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon R7 370?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 4,482 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon R7 370 is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015, 75.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is in basically the same MSRP band at $149 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 75.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 75.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R7 370 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R7 370 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $149 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 R7 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
1080p
low	94 FPS	77 FPS
medium	83 FPS	62 FPS
high	70 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	65 FPS
medium	74 FPS	53 FPS
high	60 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	23 FPS
medium	39 FPS	22 FPS
high	27 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
1080p
low	136 FPS	110 FPS
medium	113 FPS	81 FPS
high	94 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	61 FPS
medium	62 FPS	41 FPS
high	44 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	22 FPS
medium	27 FPS	15 FPS
high	21 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
1080p
low	323 FPS	202 FPS
medium	283 FPS	161 FPS
high	205 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	151 FPS
medium	202 FPS	121 FPS
high	151 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	101 FPS
medium	117 FPS	81 FPS
high	79 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
1080p
low	261 FPS	132 FPS
medium	211 FPS	105 FPS
high	191 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	96 FPS
medium	158 FPS	78 FPS
high	135 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	58 FPS
medium	74 FPS	44 FPS
high	65 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R7 370

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 R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R7 370's 4,482 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 75.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 370). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
G3D Mark Score	7,869+76%	4,482
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+49%	1.997 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+71%	975 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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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 R7 370 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
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 R7 370 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R7 370) — a 40% advantage for the Radeon R7 370. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 370) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+40%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Radeon R7 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264 (Radeon R7 370).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 370's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (Radeon R7 370). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 370
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	221mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+134%	44.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 370 launched at $149. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 30.1 (Radeon R7 370) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 75.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).