GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 7600

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

RX 7600
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 MHz

Popular choices:

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $110 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 165W, a 65W reduction.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

  • 76.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 69.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $269 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
  • 65% higher power demand at 165W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7600 averages 76.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 10,186 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 62.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 7600 is about 69.2% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 76.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 62.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 7600 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $159 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7600 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
1080p
low96 FPS168 FPS
medium85 FPS149 FPS
high72 FPS131 FPS
ultra60 FPS111 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS140 FPS
medium75 FPS114 FPS
high62 FPS101 FPS
ultra52 FPS91 FPS
4K
low43 FPS85 FPS
medium41 FPS72 FPS
high30 FPS59 FPS
ultra26 FPS52 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
1080p
low200 FPS414 FPS
medium171 FPS349 FPS
high135 FPS267 FPS
ultra102 FPS206 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS241 FPS
medium115 FPS205 FPS
high94 FPS163 FPS
ultra76 FPS130 FPS
4K
low81 FPS109 FPS
medium68 FPS91 FPS
high56 FPS75 FPS
ultra44 FPS57 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
1080p
low379 FPS746 FPS
medium333 FPS597 FPS
high246 FPS497 FPS
ultra205 FPS373 FPS
1440p
low308 FPS560 FPS
medium272 FPS448 FPS
high207 FPS373 FPS
ultra169 FPS280 FPS
4K
low187 FPS373 FPS
medium161 FPS298 FPS
high108 FPS249 FPS
ultra77 FPS187 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
1080p
low270 FPS604 FPS
medium218 FPS517 FPS
high195 FPS443 FPS
ultra169 FPS352 FPS
1440p
low206 FPS468 FPS
medium163 FPS397 FPS
high139 FPS322 FPS
ultra116 FPS259 FPS
4K
low100 FPS293 FPS
medium76 FPS271 FPS
high67 FPS235 FPS
ultra52 FPS187 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 7600

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 62.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score
10,186
16,581+63%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1280
2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.416 TFLOPS
21.75 TFLOPS+393%
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2655 MHz+54%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
128+60%
L1 Cache
1.3 MB+160%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 49.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
TDP
100W-39%
165W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
229mm
240mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
101.9+1%
100.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 40.9% less ($110 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 4.1% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 7600
MSRP
$159-41%
$269
Performance per Dollar
64.1+4%
61.6
Codename
TU116
Navi 33
Release
November 22 2019
May 24 2023
Ranking
#258
#118