GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 390X

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 Per Dollar

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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 R9 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+17.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (277mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($70)

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 R9 390X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R9 390X

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 R9 390X

The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R9 390X's 9,278 — the Radeon R9 390X leads by 17.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,278+18%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2816+214%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.914 TFLOPS+98%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+59%	1050 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	176+214%
L1 Cache	896 KB+27%	704 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
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 R9 390X has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon R9 390X) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon R9 390X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	384 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 277mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 390X
TDP	75W-73%	275W
Recommended PSU	300W-60%	750W
Power Connector	None	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	277mm
Height	111mm	129mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9+211%	33.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 and now averages $70. The Radeon R9 390X costs 6.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 26.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).