GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 2900 GT

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 HD 2900 GT

#651

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6312%

#653

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5722%

#654

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5707%

#658

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5190%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5154%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

100%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

99%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#664

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

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Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

96%

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Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

95%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

88%

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Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

88%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

87%

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GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

84%

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GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

84%

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Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2900 GT 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 2594.9% 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 HD 2900 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2594.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2594.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 439% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 2900 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+439%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 HD 2900 GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 2900 GT

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 HD 2900 GT

The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 2900 GT's 292 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2594.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 2900 GT uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
G3D Mark Score	7,869+2595%	292
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale 2
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+87%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+329%	0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	896 KB+1767%	48 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
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 HD 2900 GT has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2900 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
DirectX	12+20%	10
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	UVD
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 2900 GT's 25W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 2900 GT
TDP	75W	25W-67%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+797%	11.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 2900 GT costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 437.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).