Radeon Pro Vega 20 vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon Pro Vega 20
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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 52.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 20.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-52.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+52.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 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
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 Pro Vega 20 and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon Pro Vega 20
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 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 Pro Vega 20 scores 5,169 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 52.2%. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1283 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,169 | 7,869+52% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+43% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.284 TFLOPS+10% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1283 MHz | 1665 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 896 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 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 Vega 20 comes with 0 MB 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 20) 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 Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 51.7 | 104.9+103% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 104.9 |
| Codename | Vega 12 | TU117 |
| Release | November 14 2018 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #435 | #323 |
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