Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is positioned at rank #203 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-8500P

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1236%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1187%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1173%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1171%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1169%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1162%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1148%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1143%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1133%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1130%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1116%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1114%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1094%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1093%

#188

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1363%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

97%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

93%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1240.5% 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 R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1240.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1240.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	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 $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 793.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+793.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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.

Radeon R5 A6-8500P Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-8500P and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.

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 R5 A6-8500P scores 587 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1240.5%. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	587	7,869+1241%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840+329%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS+442%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2105 MHz+26%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	240+329%	56
L1 Cache	768 KB	896 KB+17%
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	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 R5 A6-8500P 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	2.3	104.9+4461%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 796.6% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).