GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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 9060 XT 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 154.5% 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 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-154.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+154.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $349 for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, it costs 79% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 82.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+82.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 9060 XT 16GB
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 9060 XT 16GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 20,024 — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB leads by 154.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2530 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 20,024+154% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2530 MHz+52% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — a 150% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 320 GB/s+150% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | VCN 5.0 |
| 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 9060 XT 16GB's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). 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 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| 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 | 267.0+155% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 78.5% less ($274 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 82.8% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-57% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-79% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+83% | 57.4 |
| Codename | TU117 | — |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #45 |
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