GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R5 M430

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 M430

#420

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1655%

#422

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1500%

#423

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1496%

#427

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1361%

#428

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1351%

#430

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#432

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#433

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

99%

#434

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

98%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#437

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#438

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#440

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#442

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

92%

#443

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

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Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

90%

#445

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

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 M430 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 1112.5% 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 M430.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1112.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1112.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 223.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 M430.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+223.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 M430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R5 M430

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 M430

The Radeon R5 M430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R5 M430's 649 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1112.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R5 M430 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M430). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1112%	649
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+180%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+353%	0.6592 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+62%	1030 MHz
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+180%	20
L1 Cache	896 KB+1020%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
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 M430 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 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M430) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
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+669%	0.13 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
DirectX	12+9%	11_1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	—
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 M430's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 M430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M430). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R5 M430
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+1106%	8.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 M430 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 222.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).