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

✅+100.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 102% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($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 M GL / 870: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 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.
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅+100.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 102% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($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 M GL / 870: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌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 (3,922 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.
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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, 100.6% 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 about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 100.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 102%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 $150 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	94 FPS	76 FPS
medium	83 FPS	65 FPS
high	70 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	68 FPS
medium	74 FPS	58 FPS
high	60 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	24 FPS
medium	39 FPS	23 FPS
high	27 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	136 FPS	110 FPS
medium	113 FPS	76 FPS
high	94 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	75 FPS
medium	62 FPS	45 FPS
high	44 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	34 FPS
medium	27 FPS	23 FPS
high	21 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	323 FPS	176 FPS
medium	283 FPS	141 FPS
high	205 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	132 FPS
medium	202 FPS	106 FPS
high	151 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	88 FPS
medium	117 FPS	71 FPS
high	79 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	261 FPS	128 FPS
medium	211 FPS	104 FPS
high	191 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	97 FPS
medium	158 FPS	80 FPS
high	135 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	57 FPS
medium	74 FPS	45 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 Vega M GL / 870

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 M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 100.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	7,869+101%	3,922
Architecture	Turing	Vega
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+65%	1011 MHz

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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 M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 M GL / 870 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 40% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+40%
Bus Width	128-bit	1024-bit+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). 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,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	75W	65W-13%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9+74%	60.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 102.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).