GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro WX 7130

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro WX 7130

2016Core: 1188 MHzBoost: 1243 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro WX 7130 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 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro WX 7130 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 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro WX 7130: 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 with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

  • Radeon Pro WX 7130 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7130 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Radeon Pro WX 7130

2016

Why buy it

  • 43.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon Pro WX 7130 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (6,406 vs 6,309), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 14nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon Pro WX 7130 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon Pro WX 7130 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro WX 7130 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,309 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 7130

The Radeon Pro WX 7130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1188 MHz to 1243 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,406 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design scores 6,309 and the Radeon Pro WX 7130 reaches 6,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro WX 7130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7130). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7130). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1243 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
G3D Mark Score
6,309
6,406+2%
Architecture
Turing
GCN 4.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1024
2304+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.458 TFLOPS
5.728 TFLOPS+133%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1243 MHz+4%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
144+125%
L1 Cache
1 MB+79%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 7130 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
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 with Max-Q Design has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 7130 carries 8 GB. Radeon Pro WX 7130 gives you 100% 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 with Max-Q Design and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 7130. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 7130) — the Radeon Pro WX 7130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 7130). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7130). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7130).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
VCE 3.4
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7130's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7130). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
TDP
50W-62%
130W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
126.2+156%
49.3
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro WX 7130
MSRP
$1000
Codename
TU117
Ellesmere
Release
April 2 2020
November 10 2016
Ranking
#371
#331

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