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

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 16,167).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅+105.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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168.5% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅+105.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 16,167).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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168.5% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 8050S better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,167 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 8050S is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon RX 8050S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, 105.5% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon RX 8050S is about 168.5% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 105.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 8050S is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 8050S earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	94 FPS	85 FPS
medium	83 FPS	74 FPS
high	70 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	70 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	60 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	26 FPS
medium	39 FPS	25 FPS
high	27 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	136 FPS	124 FPS
medium	113 FPS	87 FPS
high	94 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	81 FPS
medium	62 FPS	49 FPS
high	44 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	38 FPS
medium	27 FPS	25 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	323 FPS	297 FPS
medium	283 FPS	255 FPS
high	205 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	226 FPS
medium	202 FPS	199 FPS
high	151 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	141 FPS
medium	117 FPS	122 FPS
high	79 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	261 FPS	123 FPS
medium	211 FPS	92 FPS
high	191 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	93 FPS
medium	158 FPS	71 FPS
high	135 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	58 FPS
medium	74 FPS	44 FPS
high	65 FPS	34 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 8050S

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 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 16,167 — the Radeon RX 8050S leads by 105.5%. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	7,869	16,167+105%
Shading Units	896+2700%	32
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2800 MHz+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR5	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	293.9+180%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.7% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 30.7% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).