GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014Core: 918 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+41.8%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2 GB 190

5,550

0.0%

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 R9 285 / 380 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380: 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

✅14.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 27.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Radeon R9 285 / 380 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.

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($199 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 14.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 41.8% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 5,550), 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 2 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. 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 to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 89.4% (52.8 vs 27.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380 Technical Specifications

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

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 R9 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R9 285 / 380's 5,550 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 41.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
G3D Mark Score	7,869+42%	5,550
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.29 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+100%	448 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
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 R9 285 / 380 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — a 37.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 285 / 380. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 256-bit on the Radeon R9 285 / 380. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	176 GB/s+38%
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 R9 285 / 380). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 5.0
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 R9 285 / 380's 190W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
TDP	75W-61%	190W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	229mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+259%	29.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 25.1% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 89.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 285 / 380
MSRP	$149-25%	$199
Performance per Dollar	52.8+89%	27.9
Codename	TU117	Tonga
Release	April 23 2019	September 2 2014
Ranking	#323	#365

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