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Radeon RX 7500
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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 Radeon RX 7500
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 320.1% 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 RX 7500.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-320.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+320.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | 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. Priced at $75 versus $229 for the Radeon RX 7500, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1182.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1182.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($229) | ✅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 7500 and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon RX 7500
The Radeon RX 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,873 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 7500 scores 1,873 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 320.1%. The Radeon RX 7500 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,873 | 7,869+320% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+157% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.29 TFLOPS+278% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz+47% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+157% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 896 KB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7500 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 7500 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7500 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. Memory bandwidth: 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7500. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 7500) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon RX 7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 216 GB/s+69% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7500 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 7500) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 75W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.7 | 104.9+880% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $229, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 67.2% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1179.3% better value. The Radeon RX 7500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7500 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $149-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $229 | $75-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 104.9+1179% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | TU117 |
| Release | June 9 2021 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #90 | #323 |
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