
Radeon Pro 580X vs GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Pro 580X
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GeForce GTX 1650
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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 Pro 580X is positioned at rank #117 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 178.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+178.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅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 Pro 580X and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 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
The Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 and the GeForce GTX 1650 reaches 7,869 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,540 | 7,869+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+157% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS+85% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1665 MHz+39% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+157% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 896 KB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | 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 Pro 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Pro 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 580X draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 50.3 | 104.9+109% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.5% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 178.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $149-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $75-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.7 | 104.9+178% |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | TU117 |
| Release | March 18 2019 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #339 | #323 |
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