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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 390X

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R9 390X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 390X Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Radeon R9 390X
8 GB 275
9,278
+17.9%
brand logoRadeon R9 M295X
brand logoRadeon R9 380X
brand logoRadeon RX 470 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon R9 290
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT

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 390X 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low94 FPS
medium83 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low105 FPS
medium89 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra49 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low136 FPS
medium113 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low187 FPS
medium165 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra107 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low323 FPS
medium283 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra169 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low418 FPS
medium334 FPS
high278 FPS
ultra209 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low261 FPS
medium211 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra166 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low230 FPS
medium199 FPS
high160 FPS
ultra136 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low166 FPS
medium154 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra119 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low143 FPS
medium125 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra81 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low77 FPS
medium59 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra34 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low76 FPS
medium60 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low59 FPS
medium41 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra25 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low110 FPS
medium91 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra63 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low79 FPS
medium62 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra36 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra47 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low75 FPS
medium59 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra35 FPS
1080P
Radeon R9 390X
low101 FPS
medium82 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra58 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 390X: 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

  • ✅Costs $280 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 144.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 21.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
  • ✅Radeon R9 390X is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 275W, a 200W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 229mm instead of 277mm, a 48mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 390X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon R9 390X

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅37.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    187.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $429 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • ❌266.7% higher power demand at 275W vs 75W.
  • ❌21% longer card at 277mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon R9 390X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 17.9% in PassMark G3D (9,278 vs 7,869), 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: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $280 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $429, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 144.2% (52.8 vs 21.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon R9 390X still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 390X 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 R9 390X

The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R9 390X's 9,278 — the Radeon R9 390X leads by 17.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
G3D Mark Score
7,869
9,278+18%
Architecture
Turing
GCN 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
2816+214%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
5.914 TFLOPS+98%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+59%
1050 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
176+214%
L1 Cache
896 KB+27%
704 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 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 390X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
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 390X carries 8 GB. Radeon R9 390X 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 384 GB/s (Radeon R9 390X) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon R9 390X. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 512-bit on the Radeon R9 390X.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
384 GB/s+200%
Bus Width
128-bit
512-bit+300%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
DirectX
12
12 (12_0)
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 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
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,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 277mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
TDP
75W-73%
275W
Recommended PSU
300W-60%
750W
Power Connector
None
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
229mm
277mm
Height
111mm
129mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80
Perf/Watt
104.9+211%
33.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 65.3% cheaper ($280 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 21.6 (Radeon R9 390X) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 144.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 390X
MSRP
$149-65%
$429
Performance per Dollar
52.8+144%
21.6
Codename
TU117
Grenada
Release
April 23 2019
June 18 2015
Ranking
#323
#287
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