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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 237.7% 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 Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+237.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-237.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 2,330 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 237.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U uses Vega, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+238% | 2,330 |
| Architecture | Turing | Vega |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+75% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+62% | 1.843 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+39% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). 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 Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 155.3+48% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | TU117 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | April 23 2019 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #323 | #721 |
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