GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

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 Pro V520 MxGPU

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

114%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

109%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

101%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

100%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

99%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

98%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

90%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

82%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

81%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

76%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

75%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

75%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

72%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 55.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-55.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+55.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $340 for the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU, it costs 78% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 191% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+191%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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 Pro V520 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

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 Pro V520 MxGPU

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 12,258 — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU leads by 55.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	7,869	12,258+56%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	3584 ×2+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	10.75 TFLOPS ×2+260%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+11%	1500 MHz
ROPs	32	64 ×2+100%
TMUs	56	224 ×2+300%
L1 Cache	896 KB	896 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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 Pro V520 MxGPU has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
TDP	75W-75%	300W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+156%	40.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 77.9% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 190.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).