Radeon R7 +8G 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 R7 +8G is positioned at rank #217 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 R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

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

⚠️ 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 R7 +8G 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 560.7% 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 R7 +8G.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-560.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+560.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	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	📏 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 76.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 +8G.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+76.2%)
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.

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 +8G and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 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 R7 +8G scores 1,191 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 560.7%. The Radeon R7 +8G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	1,191	7,869+561%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+155%
Boost Clock	915 MHz	1665 MHz+82%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	160 KB	896 KB+460%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	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 R7 +8G 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: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	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	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 +8G draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	39.7	104.9+164%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 76.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).