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Radeon RX 580X
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 580X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 580X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $77 for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, it costs 22% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 27.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($77) |
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 580X and GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Radeon RX 580X
The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 and the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti reaches 7,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,495 | 7,525 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+200% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.175 TFLOPS+333% | 1.425 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 144+125% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+800% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580X) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580X) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — the Radeon RX 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+33% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 6 (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti's 50W — a 114.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 40.5 | 150.5+272% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 and now averages $77. The Radeon RX 580X costs 22.1% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 27.8% better value. The Radeon RX 580X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $150-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-22% | $77 |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.9+28% | 97.7 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GK106 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | October 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #337 | #633 |
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