GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

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

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 105.7% 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 RX 5700 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-105.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+105.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (272mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 75% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 94.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the Radeon RX 5700 XT leads by 105.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	7,869	16,183+106%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	9.754 TFLOPS+227%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1905 MHz+14%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 250% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12	12
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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-50%	600W
Power Connector	None	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	272mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+46%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 75% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 94.6% better value.