Radeon R1E vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon R1E
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2514.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R1E.
| Insight | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2514.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2514.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| 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. Although it costs $75 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1608% better value per dollar than the Radeon R1E.
| Insight | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1608%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 R1E and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon R1E
The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 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 R1E scores 301 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2514.3%. The Radeon R1E is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon R1E) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 301 | 7,869+2514% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 128 | 896+600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5632 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+430% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+32% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 4 | 32+700% |
| TMUs | 8 | 56+600% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 896 KB+2700% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R1E | 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 R1E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R1E) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R1E) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.4+40% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R1E draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R1E) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 20.1 | 104.9+422% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R1E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon R1E costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon R1E) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1619.7% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon R1E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-35% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 104.9+1620% |
| Codename | Dragon Range | TU117 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #843 | #323 |
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