Radeon 540X vs GeForce GTX 1650

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. The Radeon 540X is positioned at rank #288 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon 540X

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

96%

#278

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

677%

#280

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

614%

#281

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

612%

#285

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

556%

#286

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

553%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

96%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

94%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

94%

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 395.5% 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 540X.

Insight	Radeon 540X	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-395.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+395.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	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 $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 164.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon 540X.

Insight	Radeon 540X	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+164.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

Radeon 540X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 540X and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon 540X

The Radeon 540X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 5 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1046 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 540X scores 1,588 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 395.5%. The Radeon 540X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 540X) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.071 TFLOPS (Radeon 540X) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1046 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 540X	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	1,588	7,869+396%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	512	896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.071 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+179%
Boost Clock	1046 MHz	1665 MHz+59%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB	896 KB+600%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 540X	GeForce 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 540X 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 540X) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 540X	GeForce 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 (Radeon 540X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 540X	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon 540X) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCE vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon 540X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon 540X	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	UVD	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	VCE	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 540X draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 540X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540X) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon 540X	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	31.8	104.9+230%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 540X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon 540X costs 46.7% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon 540X) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 164.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).