GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R5 M420

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 M420

#652

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6463%

#654

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5858%

#655

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5843%

#659

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5313%

#660

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5277%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#664

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#665

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

98%

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GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

90%

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Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

90%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

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GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

86%

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GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

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Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

85%

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Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

85%

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GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

85%

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 R5 M420 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 1461.3% 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 M420.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1461.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1461.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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. Priced at $75 versus $300 for the Radeon R5 M420, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6145.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6145.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 M420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R5 M420

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 M420

The Radeon R5 M420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R5 M420's 504 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1461.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R5 M420 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Radeon R5 M420). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M420). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1461%	504
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+94%	1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+67%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	896 KB+367%	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
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 M420 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 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 M420) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
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+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 M420). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M420). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 M420).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 M420's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 M420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M420). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M420
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9+1466%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R5 M420 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 75% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.7 (Radeon R5 M420) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 6070.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).