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

✅+113.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 42% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

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.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,682 vs 7,869).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅+113.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 42% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,682 vs 7,869).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX 560?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 3,682 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 560 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2017, 113.7% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, 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 50.5% more expensive on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 113.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 560 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 560 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 3,682 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 560 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	94 FPS	41 FPS
medium	83 FPS	26 FPS
high	70 FPS	20 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 560
1080p
low	136 FPS	88 FPS
medium	113 FPS	58 FPS
high	94 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	42 FPS
medium	62 FPS	31 FPS
high	44 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	11 FPS
medium	27 FPS	9 FPS
high	21 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	323 FPS	166 FPS
medium	283 FPS	133 FPS
high	205 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	124 FPS
medium	202 FPS	99 FPS
high	151 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	83 FPS
medium	117 FPS	66 FPS
high	79 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	261 FPS	154 FPS
medium	211 FPS	119 FPS
high	191 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	110 FPS
medium	158 FPS	87 FPS
high	135 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	62 FPS
medium	74 FPS	47 FPS
high	65 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 560

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 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 560's 3,682 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 113.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	7,869+114%	3,682
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+14%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+31%	1275 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560 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 560 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 560). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70 C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	170mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70 C
Perf/Watt	104.9+114%	49.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99. The Radeon RX 560 costs 33.6% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 37.2 (Radeon RX 560) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 41.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).