GeForce GTX 1650 vs RADEON X550XT

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 X550XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6477%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

6150%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6139%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6127%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

6092%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

6015%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5993%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5937%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

5921%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

5850%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5837%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

5732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5729%

#315

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

7143%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

100%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

76%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

73%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

68%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

64%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

61%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

59%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

56%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

52%

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 13951.8% 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 X550XT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+13951.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-13951.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7394.3% better value per dollar than the RADEON X550XT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7394.3%)	❌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 X550XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RADEON X550XT

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 X550XT

The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 13951.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
G3D Mark Score	7,869+13952%	56
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+139%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+37%	1218 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	896 KB+600%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
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 X550XT 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 0.5 MB (RADEON X550XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
DirectX	12+33%	9.0b
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+130%	2.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (RADEON X550XT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	None
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 40% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RADEON X550XT
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	65-7%
Perf/Watt	104.9+9436%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The RADEON X550XT costs 46.7% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 7392.9% better value.