Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

142%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

142%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

141%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

139%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

128%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

128%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

128%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

116%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

116%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

108%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

107%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

107%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

102%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

100%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

87%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

84%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

84%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

82%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

81%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

79%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

77%

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Performance Per Dollar

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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 Pro Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 63.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+63.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-63.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $114 (vs $75), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114)	✅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.

Radeon Pro Vega 64 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 64 and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Pro Vega 64

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 leads by 63.8%. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	12,891+64%	7,869
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4096+357%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.06 TFLOPS+271%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1350 MHz	1665 MHz+23%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	256+357%	56
L1 Cache	1 MB+14%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	300W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	51.6	104.9+103%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 34.2% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers 7.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).