Radeon R3E 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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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 3397.3% 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 R3E.

Insight	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3397.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3397.3%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	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	📏 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 2184.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R3E.

Insight	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2184.9%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3E and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 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 R3E scores 225 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 3397.3%. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	225	7,869+3397%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	512	896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1665 MHz+37%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB	896 KB+600%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3E	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 R3E 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon R3E) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R3E) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	4.5	104.9+2231%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon R3E costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Radeon R3E) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2180.4% better value.