GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon X1900 GT

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 X1900 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

14804%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

14222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

14057%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14033%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14004%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

13924%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

13749%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13698%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13571%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

13535%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

13371%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13343%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

13102%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13094%

#338

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

16327%

#353

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#354

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

100%

#355

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#356

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

92%

#357

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

86%

#358

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#360

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

69%

#361

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

65%

#362

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

55%

#363

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

51%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

51%

#365

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

47%

#366

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#367

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

41%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

41%

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 5289.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1900 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1900 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5289.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5289.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)	❌ 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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1337.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1900 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1900 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1337.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 X1900 GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon X1900 GT

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 X1900 GT

The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 146 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 5289.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2394 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1900 GT
G3D Mark Score	7,869+5290%	146
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	5376+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	51.48 TFLOPS+1625%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2394 MHz+44%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	56	336+500%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	3 MB+241%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% 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 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1900 GT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon X1900 GT
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+20880%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1900 GT costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1337% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).