GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Vega 10
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 Vega 10
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 419.4% 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 Vega 10.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+419.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-419.4%) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $100 for the Radeon Vega 10, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 592.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+592.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 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 Vega 10
The Radeon 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: 1,515 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Vega 10's 1,515 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 419.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (Radeon Vega 10). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1301 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+419% | 1,515 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 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 Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 10's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 10). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon 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 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 151.5+44% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 25% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 590.1% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-70% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-25% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+590% | 15.2 |
| Codename | TU117 | Raven |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 8 2019 |
| Ranking | #323 | #747 |
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