Radeon 860M vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon 860M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 860M is positioned at rank #339 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 860M is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 860M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 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 62.6% 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 860M.
| Insight | Radeon 860M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+62.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 860M and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon 860M
The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 860M scores 4,838 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 62.6%. The Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 860M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 3000 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 860M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,838 | 7,869+63% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 896+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.072 TFLOPS+3% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 3000 MHz+80% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 896 KB+1300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 860M | 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 860M 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: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 860M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 860M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 860M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 860M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 322.5+207% | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 860M is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 860M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | Krackan Point | TU117 |
| Release | Marchar 2025 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #449 | #323 |
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