GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 4550

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 4550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1814%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1742%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1722%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1719%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1716%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1706%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1684%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1678%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1663%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1658%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1638%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1635%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1605%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1604%

#243

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2000%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

99%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

97%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

96%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#270

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

90%

#272

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

90%

#273

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

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 2009). 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 4550 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 3234.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4550.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3234.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3234.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 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 566.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 4550.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+566.9%)	❌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 4550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 4550

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 4550

The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 4550's 236 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 3234.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4550
G3D Mark Score	7,869+3234%	236
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale 2
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896	1440+61%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+43%	2.088 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	72+29%
L1 Cache	896 KB+522%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4550
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 4550 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% 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 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 4550) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4550
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 67.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4550
TDP	75W-50%	151W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+6456%	1.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 568.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).