GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 7730

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 7730

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

468%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

449%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

444%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

443%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

442%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

440%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

434%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

433%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

429%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

428%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

422%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

422%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

414%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

414%

#77

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

516%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

94%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

93%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

89%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

80%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

79%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

92%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

90%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

89%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

87%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

87%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

84%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

81%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

76%

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 7730 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 576.6% 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 7730.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 7730
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+576.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-576.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 35.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 7730.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 7730
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.3%)	❌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 7730 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 7730

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 7730

The Radeon HD 7730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $59.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 7730's 1,163 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 576.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 7730 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 7730
G3D Mark Score	7,869+577%	1,163
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+386%	0.6144 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	896 KB+833%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 7730
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 7730 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 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7730) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 7730
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+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7730's 47W — a 45.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (Radeon HD 7730). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 7730
TDP	75W	47W-37%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+325%	24.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 7730 launched at $75 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7730 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 7730) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 35.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).