GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Radeon RX 8060S

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 8060S

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 8060S

2025Boost: 2900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 8060S

#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
133%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
127%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
126%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
108%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
100%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 8060S 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 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 103.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-103.3%)
Leading raw performance (+103.3%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $500 for the Radeon RX 8060S, it costs 85% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 227.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+227.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 8060S

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 16,000 — the Radeon RX 8060S leads by 103.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score
7,869
16,000+103%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.5
Shading Units
896+2140%
40
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2900 MHz+74%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
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 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 8060S. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
none
Memory Type
GDDR5
LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
256 GB/s (Max)+100%
Bus Width
128-bit
System Shared
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
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 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCN 4.5
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
VCN 4.5
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 8060S's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
TDP
75W
55W-27%
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
290.9+177%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 85% less ($425 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 227.8% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP
$149-70%
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$75-85%
$500
Performance per Dollar
104.9+228%
32.0
Codename
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
January 6 2025
Ranking
#323
#117