GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R6 M255DX
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ 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 R6 M255DX 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 1200.7% 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 R6 M255DX.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1200.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1200.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 73.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon R6 M255DX.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+73.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 R6 M255DX
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 R6 M255DX
The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R6 M255DX's 605 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1200.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R6 M255DX uses GCN, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+1201% | 605 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 896 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R6 M255DX has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R6 M255DX's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+419% | 20.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 86.7% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 73.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $10-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+73% | 60.5 |
| Codename | TU117 | — |
| Release | April 23 2019 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #323 | #800 |
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