Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U vs GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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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 Ryzen 5 5500U
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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 288.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-288.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+288.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 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 $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1455.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1455.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 Ryzen 5 5500U and GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 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 Ryzen 5 5500U scores 2,024 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 288.8%. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,024 | 7,869+289% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+57% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+74% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+11% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+57% | 56 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U comes with 2 GB 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. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 75W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4 | 104.9+470% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 75% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1465.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $149-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $75-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 104.9+1466% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | TU117 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #297 | #323 |
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