Radeon 3020e
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon 3020e vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon 3020e

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

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 1458.2% 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 3020e.

InsightRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1458.2%)
Leading raw performance (+1458.2%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 918% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3020e.

InsightRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+918%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($49)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3020e and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 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: 505 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3020e scores 505 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1458.2%. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
505
7,869+1458%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
512
896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.247 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock
1218 MHz
1665 MHz+37%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
56+75%
L1 Cache
128 KB
896 KB+600%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3020e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3020e) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCN 1.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
VCN 1.0
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
50W-33%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
10.1
104.9+939%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3020e launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon 3020e costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 918.4% better value.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$49-35%
$75
Performance per Dollar
10.3
104.9+918%
Codename
Polaris 23
TU117
Release
May 13 2019
April 23 2019
Ranking
#757
#323