Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 XTX

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

144%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

142%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

141%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

139%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

137%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

137%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

122%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

120%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

118%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

114%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

114%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

114%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

110%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

102%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

100%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

100%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

98%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

95%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

90%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

85%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

75%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

72%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

69%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

62%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

43%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

43%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

41%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

37%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

36%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

29%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

28%

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 XTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 297.6% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 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 XTX	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+297.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-297.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (287mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $930 for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, it costs 92% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 211.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 7900 XTX	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+211.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($930)	✅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 XTX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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 XTX scores 31,285 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads by 297.6%. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2498 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XTX	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	31,285+298%	7,869
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	6144+586%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.39 TFLOPS+1957%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2498 MHz+50%	1665 MHz
ROPs	192+500%	32
TMUs	384+586%	56
L1 Cache	3 MB+241%	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 XTX 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 XTX	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 XTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 650% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XTX	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+500%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	960 GB/s+650%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XTX	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	AMD Dual Media Engine	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	AMD Dual Media Engine	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 355W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 130.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs None. Card length: 287mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XTX	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	355W	75W-79%
Recommended PSU	800W	300W-63%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	None
Length	287mm	229mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	68°C-3%	70°C
Perf/Watt	88.1	104.9+19%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $930, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 91.9% less ($855 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 212.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).