
Radeon Pro W6900X vs GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Pro W6900X
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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 Pro W6900X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6900X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 121.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (32 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 Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+121.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-121.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | ❌ 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 $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 99% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 2912.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2912.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅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 W6900X and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon Pro W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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 W6900X scores 17,413 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon Pro W6900X leads by 121.3%. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413+121% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+471% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.02 TFLOPS+638% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz+29% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 320+471% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+14% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | 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 W6900X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Pro W6900X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 75W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 300W-54% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 120mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 104.9+81% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 98.5% less ($4925 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2897.1% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $149-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $75-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 104.9+2897% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU117 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #101 | #323 |
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