GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 5300M

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

✅+56% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon RX 5300M

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,044 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 5300M

2019

Why buy it

✅+56% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 (5,044 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX 5300M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 56% higher PassMark G3D performance and 4 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5300M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 56.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 5300M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 5300M make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 56.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 5300M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	94 FPS	99 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	70 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	85 FPS
medium	74 FPS	71 FPS
high	60 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	28 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	136 FPS	112 FPS
medium	113 FPS	78 FPS
high	94 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	76 FPS
medium	62 FPS	46 FPS
high	44 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	34 FPS
medium	27 FPS	22 FPS
high	21 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	12 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	323 FPS	227 FPS
medium	283 FPS	182 FPS
high	205 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	170 FPS
medium	202 FPS	136 FPS
high	151 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	113 FPS
medium	117 FPS	91 FPS
high	79 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low	261 FPS	163 FPS
medium	211 FPS	134 FPS
high	191 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	114 FPS
medium	158 FPS	94 FPS
high	135 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	65 FPS
medium	74 FPS	53 FPS
high	65 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 5300M

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 5300M

The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 5,044 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 56%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1445 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+56%	5,044
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.069 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+15%	1445 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	88+57%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 5300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5300M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) — a 31.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5300M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	168 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.