GeForce GTX 1650 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

#679

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

10242%

#681

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

9285%

#682

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

9260%

#686

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

8421%

#687

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

8363%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

96%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

95%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#695

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

92%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

91%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

88%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

88%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

86%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

84%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

84%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1546.2% higher G3D Mark score and 199900% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1546.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1546.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+199900%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 997.5% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+997.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 1 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 660 MHz. It has 320 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2's 478 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1546.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1546%	478
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale
Process Node	12 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	896+180%	320 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+606%	0.4224 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	32+100%	16 ×2
TMUs	56+250%	16 ×2
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 has 2 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 199900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+199900%	0.002 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	UVD
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
TDP	75W-32%	110W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+2340%	4.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 launched at $449 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 992.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).