Radeon Pro W5500X vs GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Radeon Pro W5500X
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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 W5500X is positioned at rank #124 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.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500X is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro W5500X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $77 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 564.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+564.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($77) |
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 W5500X and GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Radeon Pro W5500X
The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 and the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti reaches 7,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351 | 7,525+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS+279% | 1.425 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+50% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X 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 W5500X) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — the Radeon Pro W5500X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+67% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 6 (Volta) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti's 50W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 50W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8 | 150.5+156% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 and now averages $77. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti costs 84.6% less ($423 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers 564.6% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $150-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $77-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 97.7+565% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GK106 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | October 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #345 | #633 |
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