Radeon RX Vega M GL vs GeForce GTX 1650

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX Vega M GL

65

3,906

0.0%

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

7,869

+101.5%

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 Vega M GL is positioned at rank #208 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 Vega M GL

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

417%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

378%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

377%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

343%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

340%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

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 101.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-101.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+101.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
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 $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 302.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+302.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅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 Vega M GL Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GL and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon RX Vega M GL

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 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 Vega M GL scores 3,906 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 101.5%. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	3,906	7,869+101%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1280+43%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.588 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+15%
Boost Clock	1011 MHz	1665 MHz+65%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 40% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s+40%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	1024-bit+700%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	65W-13%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	300W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	60.1	104.9+75%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega M GL launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 303.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).