GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Pro Vega 56

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 Vega 56

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

115%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

110%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

102%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

101%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

99%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

91%

#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

83%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

82%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

77%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

76%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

73%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. 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 Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-53.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+53.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
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 (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 92.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+92.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro Vega 56

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 Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 12,104 — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 leads by 53.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	7,869	12,104+54%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	3584+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	8.96 TFLOPS+200%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+33%	1250 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	224+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 Vega 56
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 Vega 56 has 0 MB. 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
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 Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 7.0
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 Vega 56's 210W — a 94.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP	75W-64%	210W
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+82%	57.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 20% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 92.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).