Radeon RX 7600 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
Radeon RX 7600
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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 RX 7600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 162.6% 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 Max-Q.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+162.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-162.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7600 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RX 7600 and GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,314 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q's 6,314 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 162.6%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1125 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,581+163% | 6,314 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+844% | 2.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz+136% | 1125 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 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 Max-Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+157% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q's 30W — a 138.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 30W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.5 | 210.5+109% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Codename | Navi 33 | TU117 |
| Release | May 24 2023 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #118 | #383 |
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