GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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GTX 1650

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

2019

Why buy it

  • +768.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 6 Ryzen 3 3200U

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (906 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 906 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2018, 768.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 768.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
1080p
low94 FPS26 FPS
medium83 FPS19 FPS
high70 FPS12 FPS
ultra58 FPS7 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS19 FPS
medium74 FPS12 FPS
high60 FPS6 FPS
ultra50 FPS4 FPS
4K
low41 FPS8 FPS
medium39 FPS5 FPS
high27 FPS3 FPS
ultra24 FPS2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
1080p
low136 FPS41 FPS
medium113 FPS33 FPS
high94 FPS27 FPS
ultra71 FPS20 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS31 FPS
medium62 FPS24 FPS
high44 FPS19 FPS
ultra35 FPS14 FPS
4K
low36 FPS20 FPS
medium27 FPS14 FPS
high21 FPS11 FPS
ultra15 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
1080p
low323 FPS41 FPS
medium283 FPS33 FPS
high205 FPS27 FPS
ultra169 FPS20 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS31 FPS
medium202 FPS24 FPS
high151 FPS20 FPS
ultra117 FPS15 FPS
4K
low130 FPS20 FPS
medium117 FPS16 FPS
high79 FPS14 FPS
ultra50 FPS10 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
1080p
low261 FPS41 FPS
medium211 FPS33 FPS
high191 FPS27 FPS
ultra166 FPS20 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS31 FPS
medium158 FPS24 FPS
high135 FPS20 FPS
ultra113 FPS15 FPS
4K
low99 FPS20 FPS
medium74 FPS16 FPS
high65 FPS14 FPS
ultra51 FPS10 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U

The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 906 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U's 906 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 768.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
G3D Mark Score
7,869+769%
906
Architecture
Turing
Vega
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
896+133%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+128%
1.306 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+51%
1100 MHz
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
56+133%
24

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 6 Ryzen 3 3200U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
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+74%
60.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
Vega Raven Ridge
Release
April 23 2019
January 7 2018
Ranking
#323
#831