GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 590
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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 Radeon RX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.4% 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 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18.4%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 36.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 590
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 590
The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 590's 9,315 — the Radeon RX 590 leads by 18.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 9,315+18% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2304+157% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS+139% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+8% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 144+157% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+56% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 590 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 256 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| 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 590). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-57% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+97% | 53.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 590 costs 13.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 36.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-47% | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $65-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9 | 143.3+37% |
| Codename | TU117 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #323 | #285 |
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