
GeForce GTX 1650
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Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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
2019Why buy it
- ✅203.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 579.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is already obsolete for modern gaming.
Trade-offs
- ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
- ❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
2020Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- ❌0.7% HIGHER MSRP$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
GeForce GTX 1650
2019Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
2020Why buy it
- ✅203.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 579.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is already obsolete for modern gaming.
Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
- ❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- ❌0.7% HIGHER MSRP$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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.

Path of Exile 2
| Preset | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 94 FPS | 52 FPS |
| medium | 83 FPS | 42 FPS |
| high | 70 FPS | 35 FPS |
| ultra | 58 FPS | 26 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 87 FPS | 39 FPS |
| medium | 74 FPS | 31 FPS |
| high | 60 FPS | 26 FPS |
| ultra | 50 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 41 FPS | 26 FPS |
| medium | 39 FPS | 21 FPS |
| high | 27 FPS | 17 FPS |
| ultra | 24 FPS | 13 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 136 FPS | 52 FPS |
| medium | 113 FPS | 42 FPS |
| high | 94 FPS | 35 FPS |
| ultra | 71 FPS | 26 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 79 FPS | 39 FPS |
| medium | 62 FPS | 31 FPS |
| high | 44 FPS | 26 FPS |
| ultra | 35 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 36 FPS | 26 FPS |
| medium | 27 FPS | 21 FPS |
| high | 21 FPS | 17 FPS |
| ultra | 15 FPS | 13 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 323 FPS | 52 FPS |
| medium | 283 FPS | 42 FPS |
| high | 205 FPS | 35 FPS |
| ultra | 169 FPS | 26 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 225 FPS | 39 FPS |
| medium | 202 FPS | 31 FPS |
| high | 151 FPS | 26 FPS |
| ultra | 117 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 130 FPS | 26 FPS |
| medium | 117 FPS | 21 FPS |
| high | 79 FPS | 17 FPS |
| ultra | 50 FPS | 13 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 261 FPS | 52 FPS |
| medium | 211 FPS | 42 FPS |
| high | 191 FPS | 35 FPS |
| ultra | 166 FPS | 26 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 201 FPS | 39 FPS |
| medium | 158 FPS | 31 FPS |
| high | 135 FPS | 26 FPS |
| ultra | 113 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 99 FPS | 26 FPS |
| medium | 74 FPS | 21 FPS |
| high | 65 FPS | 17 FPS |
| ultra | 51 FPS | 13 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

GeForce GTX 1650
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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 1,166 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 574.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+575% | 1,166 |
| Architecture | Turing | Vega |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+75% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2100 MHz+26% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+35% | 77.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 0.7% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.8 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 576.9% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.8+577% | 7.8 |
| Codename | TU117 | Vega |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #323 | #545 |
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