
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon AI PRO R9700

GeForce GTX 1650
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon AI PRO R9700
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon AI PRO R9700 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 AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 263.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (32 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-263.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+263.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 95% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 432.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+432.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) |
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon AI PRO R9700

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 AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 263.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2920 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 28,589+263% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 4096+357% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+1503% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2920 MHz+75% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 56 | 256+357% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+10% | 95.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 and now averages $1450. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 94.8% less ($1375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 432.5% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-89% | $1299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-95% | $1450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+432% | 19.7 |
| Codename | TU117 | Navi 48 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #23 |
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