GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX Vega 10

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 383.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+383.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-383.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Radeon RX Vega 10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX Vega 10

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 Vega 10

The Radeon RX Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,629 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX Vega 10's 1,629 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 383.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 10). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1301 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
G3D Mark Score	7,869+383%	1,629
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+79%	1.665 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+28%	1301 MHz
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+40%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
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 Vega 10 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 10
TDP	75W	10W-87%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	162.9+55%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 10 costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 offers Infinity% better value.