GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon X1650 SE

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10983.1% 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 X1650 SE.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+10983.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10983.1%)
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 $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7141% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1650 SE.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7141%)	❌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 X1650 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon X1650 SE

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 X1650 SE

The Radeon X1650 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon X1650 SE's 71 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 10983.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon X1650 SE uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Radeon X1650 SE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2581 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
G3D Mark Score	7,869+10983%	71
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2581 MHz+55%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
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 X1650 SE 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (Radeon X1650 SE). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
DirectX	12+33%	9.0c
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 Avivo (Radeon X1650 SE). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (Radeon X1650 SE).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	Avivo
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	Avivo
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon X1650 SE's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon X1650 SE). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1650 SE
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+34867%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon X1650 SE launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon X1650 SE costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.4 (Radeon X1650 SE) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 7392.9% better value. The Radeon X1650 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).