
Radeon Instinct MI60 vs GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Instinct MI60
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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 Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 47.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+47.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-47.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $600 for the Radeon Instinct MI60, it costs 88% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 440.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+440.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅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 Instinct MI60 and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 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 Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon Instinct MI60 leads by 47.9%. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638+48% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+357% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS+394% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+8% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+357% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+14% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | 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 Instinct MI60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 75W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 104.9+170% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 87.5% less ($525 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 440.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $149-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $75-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 104.9+441% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | TU117 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #232 | #323 |
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