Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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. 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 7900 GRE

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

112%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

111%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

111%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

110%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

109%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

108%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

108%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

107%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

106%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

106%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

104%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

104%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

102%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

101%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

100%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

99%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

98%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

98%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

97%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

97%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

96%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

95%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

94%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

93%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

92%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

92%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

82%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

80%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

79%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

76%

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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 245.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+245.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-245.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (276mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $540 for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, it costs 86% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 108.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+108.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($540)	✅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.

Radeon RX 7900 GRE Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7900 GRE and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.

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 7900 GRE scores 27,162 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE leads by 245.2%. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2245 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	27,162+245%	7,869
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5120+471%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	45.98 TFLOPS+1441%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2245 MHz+35%	1665 MHz
ROPs	160+400%	32
TMUs	320+471%	56
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+184%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE	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)

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 350% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+350%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 110.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs None. Card length: 276mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 GRE	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	260W	75W-71%
Recommended PSU	750W	300W-60%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	None
Length	276mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	60°C-14%	70°C
Perf/Watt	104.5	104.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $540, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 86.1% less ($465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.3 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 108.5% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).