GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Xpress 1300

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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AMD

Radeon Xpress 1300

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Xpress 1300 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Xpress 1300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Xpress 1300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • 6866.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon Xpress 1300

2020

Why buy it

  • More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) 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 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6866.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 15032.7% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 52), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Xpress 1300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 52 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 15032.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
G3D Mark Score
7,869+15033%
52
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
896
1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
4.224 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1650 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
80+43%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Xpress 1300 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 64-bit on the Radeon Xpress 1300. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
DirectX
12+33%
9.0c
Vulkan
1.4
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+130%
2.0
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Radeon Xpress 1300). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon Xpress 1300).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
None
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Avivo
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
TDP
75W-12%
85W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75
Perf/Watt
104.9+17383%
0.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Xpress 1300 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Xpress 1300 (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Xpress 1300
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
Navi 14
Release
April 23 2019
August 4 2020
Ranking
#323
#351

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