GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

2025Core: 1452 MHzBoost: 2300 MHz

Popular choices:

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

  • +242% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $301 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
  • Delivers 932.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 74.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 43W.

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

2025

Why buy it

  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 43W instead of 75W, a 32W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,301 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 202% HIGHER MSRP
    $450 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 2,301 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is a 2025 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?
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. 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?
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 $301 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $450 MSRP, and you are getting 242.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 932.8%. Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (43W vs 75W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (43W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $450 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 242.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 932.8%.

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 Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low94 FPS104 FPS
medium83 FPS83 FPS
high70 FPS69 FPS
ultra58 FPS52 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS78 FPS
medium74 FPS62 FPS
high60 FPS52 FPS
ultra50 FPS39 FPS
4K
low41 FPS52 FPS
medium39 FPS41 FPS
high27 FPS35 FPS
ultra24 FPS26 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low136 FPS104 FPS
medium113 FPS83 FPS
high94 FPS69 FPS
ultra71 FPS52 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS78 FPS
medium62 FPS62 FPS
high44 FPS52 FPS
ultra35 FPS39 FPS
4K
low36 FPS52 FPS
medium27 FPS41 FPS
high21 FPS35 FPS
ultra15 FPS26 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low323 FPS104 FPS
medium283 FPS83 FPS
high205 FPS69 FPS
ultra169 FPS52 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS78 FPS
medium202 FPS62 FPS
high151 FPS52 FPS
ultra117 FPS39 FPS
4K
low130 FPS52 FPS
medium117 FPS41 FPS
high79 FPS35 FPS
ultra50 FPS26 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low261 FPS104 FPS
medium211 FPS83 FPS
high191 FPS69 FPS
ultra166 FPS52 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS78 FPS
medium158 FPS62 FPS
high135 FPS52 FPS
ultra113 FPS39 FPS
4K
low99 FPS52 FPS
medium74 FPS41 FPS
high65 FPS35 FPS
ultra51 FPS26 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

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 Ryzen 7 4800U

The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,301 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U's 2,301 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 242%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2300 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
G3D Mark Score
7,869+242%
2,301
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
896
1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
16.49 TFLOPS+453%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2300 MHz+38%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
112+100%
L1 Cache
896 KB+75%
512 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

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 Ryzen 7 4800U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
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 Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U's 43W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Power connectors: None vs None.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
TDP
75W
43W-43%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+96%
53.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U launched at $450. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 66.9% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.1 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 935.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
MSRP
$149-67%
$450
Performance per Dollar
52.8+935%
5.1
Codename
TU117
Navi 33
Release
April 23 2019
August 8 2025
Ranking
#323
#229