GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

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

✅+74.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 16.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

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).
✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,500 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅+74.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 16.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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).
✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

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.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,500 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 74.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, 74.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 74.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560 (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,500 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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
1080p
low	94 FPS	37 FPS
medium	83 FPS	23 FPS
high	70 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	25 FPS
medium	74 FPS	15 FPS
high	60 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	10 FPS
medium	39 FPS	6 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 (móvel)
1080p
low	136 FPS	83 FPS
medium	113 FPS	55 FPS
high	94 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	40 FPS
medium	62 FPS	29 FPS
high	44 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	11 FPS
medium	27 FPS	8 FPS
high	21 FPS	7 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 (móvel)
1080p
low	323 FPS	202 FPS
medium	283 FPS	162 FPS
high	205 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	152 FPS
medium	202 FPS	122 FPS
high	151 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	101 FPS
medium	117 FPS	81 FPS
high	79 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	51 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
1080p
low	261 FPS	153 FPS
medium	211 FPS	118 FPS
high	191 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	110 FPS
medium	158 FPS	87 FPS
high	135 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	61 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 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 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 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 560 (móvel)'s 4,500 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 74.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,869+75%	4,500
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+21%	2.462 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 (móvel) 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 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
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 560 (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 560 (móvel)'s 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
TDP	75W	65W-13%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+52%	69.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) costs 33.6% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 45.5 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 16% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).