GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 7700

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 7700

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

117%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

104%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

100%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

90%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 181.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 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 7700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-181.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+181.4%)
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 (16 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 $399 for the Radeon RX 7700, it costs 81% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 89% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+89%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)

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 7700

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 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the Radeon RX 7700 leads by 181.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2600 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	7,869	22,146+181%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+586%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2600 MHz+56%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 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 7700
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 7700 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 387.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the Radeon RX 7700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	624 GB/s+388%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7700
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700). 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 7700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7700
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7700's 190W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: None vs 2x 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 7700
TDP	75W-61%	190W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	116.6+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449 and now averages $399. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 81.2% less ($324 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 55.5 (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 89% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).