GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 7900 XT

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 7900 XT

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

113%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

112%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

111%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

110%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

109%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

108%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

108%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

107%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

106%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

106%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

105%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

103%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

103%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

101%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

100%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

89%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

86%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

84%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

83%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

83%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

80%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

74%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

73%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

73%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

72%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

70%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

66%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

62%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 268.5% higher G3D Mark score and 400% more VRAM (20 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 7900 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-268.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+268.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (20 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (276mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $630 for the Radeon RX 7900 XT, it costs 88% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 128% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+128%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($630)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 7900 XT

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 7900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 28,996 — the Radeon RX 7900 XT leads by 268.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2394 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7900 XT
G3D Mark Score	7,869	28,996+268%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	5376+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	51.48 TFLOPS+1625%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2394 MHz+44%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	56	336+500%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	3 MB+241%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT 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 7900 XT
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 7900 XT has 20 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 400% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 525% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7900 XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	20 GB+400%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	800 GB/s+525%
Bus Width	128-bit	320-bit+150%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7900 XT
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
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 7900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7900 XT
TDP	75W-75%	300W
Recommended PSU	300W-60%	750W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	276mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+8%	96.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 and now averages $630. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 88.1% less ($555 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 128% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).