GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Radeon Vega 11

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Vega 11

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 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

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 322.8% 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 11.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
Performance
Leading raw performance (+322.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-322.8%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 125.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 11.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+125.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)
More affordable ($40)

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 11

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 Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Vega 11's 1,861 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 322.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score
7,869+323%
1,861
Architecture
Turing
GCN 5.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
896+27%
704
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+69%
1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+33%
1251 MHz
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
56+27%
44

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
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 Vega 11 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
TDP
75W
35W-53%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+97%
53.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 46.7% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 125.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon Vega 11
MSRP
$149
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$40-47%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+126%
46.5
Codename
TU117
Raven
Release
April 23 2019
May 10 2018
Ranking
#323
#673