GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 4850

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 4850

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1527%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1467%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1450%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1448%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1445%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1436%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1418%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1413%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1400%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1396%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1379%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1376%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1352%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1351%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

#222

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1684%

#237

Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#238

Radeon R5 M240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#239

Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

99%

#240

RADEON HD 6350

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#241

Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $25

98%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

94%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

93%

#248

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

91%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

89%

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 2008). 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 4850 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 731.8% 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 HD 4850.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+731.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-731.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (246mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $199 for the Radeon HD 4850, it costs 62% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2107.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2107.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 4850

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 4850

The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 4850's 946 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 731.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
G3D Mark Score	7,869+732%	946
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale
Process Node	12 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	896+12%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+198%	1 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+460%	160 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
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 4850 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4850) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Radeon HD 4850). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 4850's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 246mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 4850
TDP	75W-32%	110W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	246mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-26%	95
Perf/Watt	104.9+1120%	8.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.3% less ($124 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2085.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).