
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Pro VII

GeForce GTX 1650
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro VII
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 68.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-68.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+68.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,400 for the Radeon Pro VII, it costs 95% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1007.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1007.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,400) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro VII

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 VII
The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro VII's 13,264 — the Radeon Pro VII leads by 68.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1700 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 13,264+69% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 3840+329% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 13.06 TFLOPS+338% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1700 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 240+329% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB | 960 KB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro VII) — the Radeon Pro VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). 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 VII).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 305mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+98% | 53.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 and now averages $1400. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 94.6% less ($1325 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1004.2% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-92% | $1899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-95% | $1400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+1004% | 9.5 |
| Codename | TU117 | Vega 20 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | May 13 2020 |
| Ranking | #323 | #194 |
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