Radeon RX590 GME vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon RX590 GME
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX590 GME is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $115 for the Radeon RX590 GME, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 44.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($115) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX590 GME and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
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 RX590 GME scores 8,349 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX590 GME leads by 6.1%. The Radeon RX590 GME is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,349+6% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+157% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS+139% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1665 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+157% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 896 KB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX590 GME comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon RX590 GME has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME) 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 RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX590 GME draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 75W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.7 | 104.9+120% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $115, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 34.8% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 44.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173 | $149-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115 | $75-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.6 | 104.9+44% |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | TU117 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #285 | #323 |
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