Radeon RX 5500 vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon RX 5500
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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 Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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. Priced at $75 versus $110 for the Radeon RX 5500, it costs 32% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 30.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($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 RX 5500 and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon RX 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 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 RX 5500 scores 8,837 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX 5500 leads by 12.3%. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,837+12% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+57% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+74% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+11% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+57% | 56 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5500. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+75% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 180mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 75W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 180mm | 229mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3 | 104.9+31% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 31.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 30.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $149-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $75-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3 | 104.9+31% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | TU117 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #297 | #323 |
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