GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Vega 8

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1038%

#355

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

941%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

938%

#360

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

853%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

848%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

95%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

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Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

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Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

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Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

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Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

91%

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Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

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 401.5% 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 8.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+401.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-401.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
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 167.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 8.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+167.5%)	❌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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Vega 8

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 8

The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Vega 8's 1,569 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 401.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	7,869+402%	1,569
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896+100%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+75%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1900 MHz+14%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+100%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8
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 8 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 8
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 8's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+201%	34.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 46.7% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 167.6% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).