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

2019

Why buy it

✅18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 39.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 39.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 5500 XT better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro 5500 XT is about 33.6% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 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 Pro 5500 XT is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 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 $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon Pro 5500 XT 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	94 FPS	83 FPS
medium	83 FPS	72 FPS
high	70 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	73 FPS
medium	74 FPS	64 FPS
high	60 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	27 FPS
medium	39 FPS	26 FPS
high	27 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	136 FPS	136 FPS
medium	113 FPS	102 FPS
high	94 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	90 FPS
medium	62 FPS	61 FPS
high	44 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	41 FPS
medium	27 FPS	30 FPS
high	21 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	18 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	323 FPS	350 FPS
medium	283 FPS	285 FPS
high	205 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	267 FPS
medium	202 FPS	214 FPS
high	151 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	177 FPS
medium	117 FPS	142 FPS
high	79 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	76 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	261 FPS	156 FPS
medium	211 FPS	123 FPS
high	191 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	116 FPS
medium	158 FPS	93 FPS
high	135 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	62 FPS
medium	74 FPS	50 FPS
high	65 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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.

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score	7,869	7,910
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1536+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.398 TFLOPS+81%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1757 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	96+71%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
TDP	75W-40%	125W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+66%	63.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 25.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 39.7 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 33% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).