GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R5 A6-8500P

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 R5 A6-8500P

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1236%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1187%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1173%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1171%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1169%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1162%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1148%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1143%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1133%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1130%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1116%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1114%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1094%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1093%

#188

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1363%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

97%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

93%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1240.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1240.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1240.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ 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 $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 793.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+793.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 R5 A6-8500P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R5 A6-8500P

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 R5 A6-8500P

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R5 A6-8500P's 587 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1240.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R5 A6-8500P uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 A6-8500P
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1241%	587
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	3840+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+442%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2105 MHz+26%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	240+329%
L1 Cache	896 KB+17%	768 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 A6-8500P
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 R5 A6-8500P has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% 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 R5 A6-8500P) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 A6-8500P
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 A6-8500P's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 A6-8500P
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+4461%	2.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 796.6% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).