GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon 860M

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 860M

#329

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

897%

#331

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

813%

#332

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

811%

#336

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

738%

#337

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

733%

#339

Radeon 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

100%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

92%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 860M is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 860M 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 GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.6% 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 860M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 860M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+62.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 860M Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon 860M

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 860M

The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon 860M's 4,838 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 62.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 3000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 860M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+63%	4,838
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.072 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	3000 MHz+80%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	896 KB+1300%	64 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 860M
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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 860M 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 860M
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	1 MB

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon 860M
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	322.5+207%