Radeon 550 vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon 550
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 267.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-267.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+267.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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. Priced at $75 versus $79 for the Radeon 550, it costs 5% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 287.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+287.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) | ✅More affordable ($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 550 and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
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 550 scores 2,140 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 267.7%. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,140 | 7,869+268% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 896+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+146% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1665 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 896 KB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.8 | 104.9+145% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 5.1% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 287.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-47% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | $75-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 104.9+287% |
| Codename | Lexa | TU117 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #668 | #323 |
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