GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 580

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Radeon RX 580

2017Core: 1257 MHzBoost: 1340 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 580 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Radeon RX 580

8 GB 185

8,799

+11.8%

Radeon R9 270X

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 580 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 580: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 38.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Radeon RX 580 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 185W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 580 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon RX 580

2017

Why buy it

✅33.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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53.7% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌146.7% higher power demand at 185W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 580 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 11.8% in PassMark G3D (8,799 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 14nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $229, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 37.4% (52.8 vs 38.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon RX 580 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 580 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 580's 8,799 — the Radeon RX 580 leads by 11.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	7,869	8,799+12%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+107%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+24%	1340 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	144+157%
L1 Cache	896 KB+56%	576 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 580 is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1650 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 580 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 580 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 580. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 256-bit on the Radeon RX 580. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	256 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). 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,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
TDP	75W-59%	185W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+120%	47.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 34.9% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 38.4 (Radeon RX 580) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 37.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 580
MSRP	$149-35%	$229
Performance per Dollar	52.8+38%	38.4
Codename	TU117	Polaris 20
Release	April 23 2019	April 18 2017
Ranking	#323	#301

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