GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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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
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 580 2048SP
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 580 2048SP
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the Radeon RX 580 2048SP reaches 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1284 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+3% | 7,633 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 5.259 TFLOPS+76% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+30% | 1284 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+75% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 224 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| 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,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-33% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+106% | 50.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 20% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 21.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-35% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $60-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9 | 127.2+21% |
| Codename | TU117 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | October 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #323 | #334 |
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