GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

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 R9 M295X Mac Edition

#340

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

977%

#342

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

886%

#343

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

884%

#347

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

803%

#348

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

798%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

98%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

96%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

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 R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 57.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+57.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-57.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ 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. Priced at $75 versus $450 for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 844.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+844.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450)

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 M295X Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

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 M295X Mac Edition

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition's 5,000 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 57.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
G3D Mark Score	7,869+57%	5,000
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+17%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
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 M295X Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — a 35.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	174 GB/s+36%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+425%	20.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 and now averages $450. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 83.3% less ($375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 845% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP	$149-67%	$450
Avg Price (30d)	$75-83%	$450
Performance per Dollar	104.9+845%	11.1
Codename	TU117	Amethyst
Release	April 23 2019	November 23 2014
Ranking	#323	#436