Radeon R4E vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon R4E
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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 R4E is positioned at rank #235 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 R4E
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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 R4E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1515.8% 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 R4E.
| Insight | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1515.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1515.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 330.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R4E.
| Insight | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+330.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️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 R4E and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon R4E
The Radeon R4E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 487 points. Launch price was $79.
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 R4E scores 487 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1515.8%. The Radeon R4E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4E) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 487 | 7,869+1516% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 896+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+228% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1665 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 56+133% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 896 KB+833% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4E | 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 R4E 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 R4E) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R4E draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R4E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4E) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.7 | 104.9+981% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4E launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon R4E costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon R4E) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 329.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 104.9+330% |
| Codename | Lexa | TU117 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #773 | #323 |
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