GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Radeon R7 +8G

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R7 +8G

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 +8G

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 915 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 R7 +8G

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
93%
#207
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
447%
#209
405%
#210
404%
#214
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
367%
#215
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
365%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
100%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#222
96%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
93%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
91%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
91%
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 R7 +8G 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 560.7% 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 R7 +8G.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
Performance
Leading raw performance (+560.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-560.7%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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
📏 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 76.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 +8G.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+76.2%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R7 +8G

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 1,191 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 560.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 915 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
G3D Mark Score
7,869+561%
1,191
Architecture
Turing
GCN 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+40%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+155%
1.171 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+82%
915 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+40%
40
L1 Cache
896 KB+460%
160 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
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 R7 +8G 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 R7 +8G) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
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 R7 +8G). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
DirectX
12
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G). 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 R7 +8G).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCE 2.0
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 R7 +8G's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
TDP
75W
30W-60%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
168mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75
Perf/Watt
104.9+164%
39.7
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 76.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP
$149
$49-67%
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$20-73%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+76%
59.5
Codename
TU117
Tropo
Release
April 23 2019
May 5 2015
Ranking
#323
#737