GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 7500

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 RX 7500

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

391%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

371%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

351%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

310%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

297%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

283%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

257%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

178%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

176%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

169%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

151%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

149%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

120%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

115%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

112%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

100%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

95%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

91%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

91%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

88%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

85%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

83%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

83%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

76%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

62%

#98

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

60%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 320.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7500.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+320.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-320.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ 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 $229 for the Radeon RX 7500, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1182.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1182.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($229)

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 RX 7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 7500

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 7500

The Radeon RX 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,873 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 7500's 1,873 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 320.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7500 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2450 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7500
G3D Mark Score	7,869+320%	1,873
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+278%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2450 MHz+47%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	144+157%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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 7500 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7500. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 7500) — the Radeon RX 7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	216 GB/s+69%
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7500's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon RX 7500). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7500
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+880%	10.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229 and now averages $229. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 67.2% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1179.3% better value. The Radeon RX 7500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).