GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 8060S

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 8060S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

154%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

145%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

142%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

140%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 128.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-128.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+128.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 91% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 366.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+366.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)

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 8060S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon 8060S

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 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon 8060S's 17,989 — the Radeon 8060S leads by 128.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	7,869	17,989+129%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+398%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2900 MHz+74%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
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 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon 8060S. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR5	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 8060S
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	327.1+212%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 90.6% less ($725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 366.2% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).