GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon X1600 XT

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 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

12507%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12016%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

11876%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11855%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11831%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

11764%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

11616%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11572%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11466%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

11434%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

11297%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11272%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

11069%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11062%

#329

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

13793%

#344

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#346

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

100%

#347

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

98%

#348

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

93%

#350

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#351

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

86%

#352

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

86%

#353

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

84%

#354

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

84%

#355

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

84%

#356

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

78%

#357

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

72%

#359

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

66%

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 6683.6% 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 XT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6683.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6683.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1256.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1600 XT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1256.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 XT

The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon X1600 XT's 116 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 6683.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon X1600 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 XT
G3D Mark Score	7,869+6684%	116
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	5120+471%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	23.04 TFLOPS+672%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2250 MHz+35%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	56	320+471%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 XT
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 XT 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 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon X1600 XT's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 XT). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1600 XT
TDP	75W-75%	300W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+26125%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon X1600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. The Radeon X1600 XT costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.7 (Radeon X1600 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1262.3% better value. The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).