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

✅+92% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 41.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 37.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 460: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 460 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.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $39 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,099 vs 7,869).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅+92% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 41.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 37.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 460: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 460 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $39 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm 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.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,099 vs 7,869).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX 460?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 4,099 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 460 is a 2016 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 2016, 92.0% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1650 is about 35.5% more expensive on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $110 MSRP, and you are getting 92.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 460 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 460 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 460 is 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 4,099 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 RX 460 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	94 FPS	41 FPS
medium	83 FPS	26 FPS
high	70 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	28 FPS
medium	74 FPS	17 FPS
high	60 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	10 FPS
medium	39 FPS	7 FPS
high	27 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	136 FPS	79 FPS
medium	113 FPS	51 FPS
high	94 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	37 FPS
medium	62 FPS	27 FPS
high	44 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	10 FPS
medium	27 FPS	8 FPS
high	21 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	323 FPS	184 FPS
medium	283 FPS	148 FPS
high	205 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	138 FPS
medium	202 FPS	111 FPS
high	151 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	92 FPS
medium	117 FPS	74 FPS
high	79 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	46 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	261 FPS	139 FPS
medium	211 FPS	110 FPS
high	191 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	101 FPS
medium	158 FPS	82 FPS
high	135 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	58 FPS
medium	74 FPS	45 FPS
high	65 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 460

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 RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 460's 4,099 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 92%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
G3D Mark Score	7,869+92%	4,099
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+39%	2.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+39%	1200 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	896 KB+300%	224 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 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 RX 460 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
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. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+14%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460). Vulkan: 1.4 vs Supported. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.4	Supported
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 3.4 (Radeon RX 460). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 460
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+92%	54.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110. The Radeon RX 460 costs 26.2% less ($39 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 37.3 (Radeon RX 460) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 41.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).