
Radeon VE vs GeForce GTX 1650

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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 393350% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon VE.
| Insight | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-393350%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+393350%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| 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. Although it costs $75 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 256954% better value per dollar than the Radeon VE.
| Insight | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+256954%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 VE and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon VE
The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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 VE scores 2 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 393350%. The Radeon VE is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VE) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2 | 7,869+393350% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+329% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.44 TFLOPS+350% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1750 MHz+5% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+329% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+7% | 896 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon VE | 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 VE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VE) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7_0 (Radeon VE) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7_0 | 12+71% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VE draws 295W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 118.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon VE) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 165mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 75W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 165mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon VE costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Radeon VE) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% better value.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-35% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.0 | 104.9 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | TU117 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #125 | #323 |
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