
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 7650 GRE

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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 7650 GRE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 134.9% 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 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-134.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+134.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $380 for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE, it costs 80% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 115.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+115.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 7650 GRE

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 7650 GRE
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2695 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,486 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 18,486 — the Radeon RX 7650 GRE leads by 134.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.08 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2695 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 18,486+135% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 22.08 TFLOPS+640% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2695 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+75% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE 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 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — the Radeon RX 7650 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 288 GB/s+125% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 165W — a 75% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-55% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-45% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 112.0+7% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE launched at $279 and now averages $380. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 80.3% less ($305 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48.6 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 115.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 7650 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-47% | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-80% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+116% | 48.6 |
| Codename | TU117 | Navi 33 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | Fevereiro 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #96 |
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