GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 M370X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M370X

2015Core: 800 MHz

Popular choices:

GTX 1650

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.

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

  • 170.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $151 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • Delivers 909.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 5.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 M370X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 M370X is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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 R9 M370X

2015

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 101.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon R9 M370X?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1650 averages 170.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,570 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon R9 M370X 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, 401.2% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
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 about $151 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 170.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 401.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 909.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon R9 M370X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon R9 M370X 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 $300 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low94 FPS40 FPS
medium83 FPS33 FPS
high70 FPS23 FPS
ultra58 FPS15 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS32 FPS
medium74 FPS25 FPS
high60 FPS15 FPS
ultra50 FPS10 FPS
4K
low41 FPS11 FPS
medium39 FPS9 FPS
high27 FPS6 FPS
ultra24 FPS5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low136 FPS66 FPS
medium113 FPS44 FPS
high94 FPS32 FPS
ultra71 FPS21 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS37 FPS
medium62 FPS21 FPS
high44 FPS15 FPS
ultra35 FPS11 FPS
4K
low36 FPS13 FPS
medium27 FPS8 FPS
high21 FPS6 FPS
ultra15 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low323 FPS71 FPS
medium283 FPS57 FPS
high205 FPS47 FPS
ultra169 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS53 FPS
medium202 FPS42 FPS
high151 FPS35 FPS
ultra117 FPS26 FPS
4K
low130 FPS35 FPS
medium117 FPS28 FPS
high79 FPS24 FPS
ultra50 FPS18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low261 FPS71 FPS
medium211 FPS57 FPS
high191 FPS47 FPS
ultra166 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS53 FPS
medium158 FPS42 FPS
high135 FPS35 FPS
ultra113 FPS26 FPS
4K
low99 FPS35 FPS
medium74 FPS28 FPS
high65 FPS24 FPS
ultra51 FPS18 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R9 M370X

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 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 1,570 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 401.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
G3D Mark Score
7,869+401%
1,570
Architecture
Turing
GCN 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+40%
640

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 R9 M370X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
DirectX
12
12 (FL 11_1)
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+402%
20.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50.3% less ($151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.2 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 915.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 M370X
MSRP
$149-50%
$300
Performance per Dollar
52.8+915%
5.2
Codename
TU117
Cape Verde
Release
April 23 2019
May 19 2015
Ranking
#323
#758