GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R7 A8-7680

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 A8-7680

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

459%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

441%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

435%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

435%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

434%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

431%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

426%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

424%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

420%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

419%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

414%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

413%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

406%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

406%

#75

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

506%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

92%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

91%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

87%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

78%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

90%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

88%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

87%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

86%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

85%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

83%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

80%

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 A8-7680 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 894.8% 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 A8-7680.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+894.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-894.8%)
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 $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 32.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 A8-7680.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.6%)	❌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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A8-7680 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R7 A8-7680

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 R7 A8-7680

The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 791 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 791 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 894.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
G3D Mark Score	7,869+895%	791
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+49%	1.997 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+71%	975 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
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 A8-7680 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 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
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+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R7 A8-7680
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+1228%	7.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 costs 86.7% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 32.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).