GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon X1600 Pro

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 X1600 Pro

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

10991%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10559%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

10436%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10418%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10397%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

10338%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

10208%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10170%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10076%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

10048%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

9927%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9906%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

9727%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9721%

#327

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

12121%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

95%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

88%

#346

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

88%

#347

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

88%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

86%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

82%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

79%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

76%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

76%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

74%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

74%

#356

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

74%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

68%

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 7848.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1600 Pro.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7848.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7848.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 5093% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1600 Pro.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5093%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 X1600 Pro Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon X1600 Pro

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 X1600 Pro

The Radeon X1600 Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon X1600 Pro's 99 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 7848.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon X1600 Pro uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Radeon X1600 Pro). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 Pro). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
G3D Mark Score	7,869+7848%	99
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	6.39 TFLOPS+114%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+7%	1560 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
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 X1600 Pro has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (Radeon X1600 Pro) — the Radeon X1600 Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (Radeon X1600 Pro). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
DirectX	12+33%	9.0c
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Radeon X1600 Pro). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon X1600 Pro).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	Avivo
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon X1600 Pro's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 Pro). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 Pro
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	104.9+14886%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon X1600 Pro launched at $149 and now averages $49. The Radeon X1600 Pro costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.0 (Radeon X1600 Pro) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 5145% better value. The Radeon X1600 Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).