GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 550X

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 Radeon 550X

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

536%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

515%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

509%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

508%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

507%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

504%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

498%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

496%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

492%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

490%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

484%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

483%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

475%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

474%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

91%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

90%

#86

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

591%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

100%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

97%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

93%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

87%

#108

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

87%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

87%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

84%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

83%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

82%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

81%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 433.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550X.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 550X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+433.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-433.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ 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 $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 220.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon 550X.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 550X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+220.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($45)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon 550X

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.

Radeon 550X

The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon 550X's 1,475 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 433.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Radeon 550X). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 550X
G3D Mark Score	7,869+433%	1,475
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+139%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+37%	1218 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	896 KB+600%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 550X
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 Radeon 550X has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% 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 0.5 MB (Radeon 550X) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 550X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 550X's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon 550X). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 550X
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+256%	29.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Radeon 550X costs 40% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32.8 (Radeon 550X) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 219.8% better value.