GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 5550

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 5550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1417%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1361%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1345%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1343%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1340%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1333%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1316%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1311%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1299%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1295%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1280%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1277%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1254%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1253%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#98

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

#209

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1563%

#224

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

100%

#225

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

97%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#230

Radeon HD 7540D

MSRP: $67|Avg: $5

96%

#232

Radeon HD 8240

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#233

Radeon HD 6320

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#234

Radeon R7 M360

MSRP: $120|Avg: $30

95%

#235

Radeon R4E

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#236

Radeon HD4650

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#237

Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

93%

#238

Radeon R5 M240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#239

Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

92%

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 5550 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 1949.2% 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 5550.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1949.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1949.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $75), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1949.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 5550.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1949.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 5550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 5550

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 5550

The Radeon HD 5550 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: 384 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 5550's 384 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1949.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 5550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1949%	384
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 5550
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 5550 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% 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 5550) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5550). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
DirectX	12+7%	11.2 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Radeon HD 5550). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5550).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 5550's 151W — a 67.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 200W (Radeon HD 5550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 5550
TDP	75W-50%	151W
Recommended PSU	300W	200W-33%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	104.9+4096%	2.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 and now averages $75. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1956.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).