GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 550
GeForce GTX 1650
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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 RX 550 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 194.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+194.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-194.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 37.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 550.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 RX 550
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 RX 550
The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 550's 2,674 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 194.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+194% | 2,674 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+75% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+146% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+41% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+600% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s+14% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 155mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 229mm | 155mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+96% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 53.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 37.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $35-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+37% | 76.4 |
| Codename | TU117 | Lexa |
| Release | April 23 2019 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #323 | #617 |
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