GeForce GTX 1650 vs Mobility Radeon X2500

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 X2500

#657

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6620%

#659

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6001%

#660

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5985%

#664

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5443%

#665

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5405%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

100%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

87%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

87%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

84%

#679

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

83%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

83%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

82%

#682

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

79%

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 2010). 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 X2500 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 9496.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X2500.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+9496.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9496.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1819.3% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X2500.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1819.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 X2500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Mobility Radeon X2500

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 X2500

The Mobility Radeon X2500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Mobility Radeon X2500's 82 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 9496.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Mobility Radeon X2500 uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
G3D Mark Score	7,869+9496%	82
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale 2
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+12%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+166%	1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+1020%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
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 X2500 has 256 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X2500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2500). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
DirectX	12+33%	9.0c
OpenGL	4.6+130%	2.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	—
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	—
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon X2500's 50W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon X2500
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+6456%	1.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X2500 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1807.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).