Radeon RX 640 vs GeForce GTX 1650

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 640

50

2,172

0.0%

Radeon R9 M270X

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce GTX 1650

75

7,869

+262.3%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 RX 640 is positioned at rank #323 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 RX 640

#313

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

795%

#315

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

720%

#316

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

719%

#320

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

653%

#321

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

649%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

100%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

94%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

93%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

91%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

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 262.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 640.

Insight	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-262.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+262.3%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $55), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 165.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 640.

Insight	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+165.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️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 RX 640 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 640 and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon RX 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 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 RX 640 scores 2,172 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 262.3%. The Radeon RX 640 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 640) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	2,172	7,869+262%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.559 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+91%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1665 MHz+37%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	160 KB	896 KB+460%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 640 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 640) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	43.4	104.9+142%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon RX 640 costs 26.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 165.6% better value.