GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 680M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

75

7,869

+105.1%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Radeon 680M

50

3,836

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

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.

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 680M

#321

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

849%

#323

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

770%

#324

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

767%

#328

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

698%

#329

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

693%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

100%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

97%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

93%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

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 105.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 680M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+105.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-105.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ 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. Priced at $75 versus $80 for the Radeon 680M, it costs 6% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 118.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+118.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon 680M

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 680M

The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon 680M's 3,836 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 105.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+105%	3,836
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.379 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2200 MHz+32%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
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 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
DirectX	12	12_2
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 3.1
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 680M
TDP	75W	50W-33%
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+37%	76.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 6.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48.0 (Radeon 680M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 118.5% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).