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

✅1.2% more average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $651 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 428.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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 V520

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 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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436.9% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $651 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 428.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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436.9% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro V520 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 1650 averages 1.2% more FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,869 vs 8,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro V520 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon Pro V520 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?

GeForce GTX 1650 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $149 MSRP. Radeon Pro V520 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro V520 is about 436.9% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $800 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR upscaling.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $149 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon Pro V520 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

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 V520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	94 FPS	91 FPS
medium	83 FPS	81 FPS
high	70 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	79 FPS
medium	74 FPS	68 FPS
high	60 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	31 FPS
medium	39 FPS	29 FPS
high	27 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	136 FPS	195 FPS
medium	113 FPS	153 FPS
high	94 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	128 FPS
medium	62 FPS	97 FPS
high	44 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	69 FPS
medium	27 FPS	54 FPS
high	21 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	323 FPS	360 FPS
medium	283 FPS	288 FPS
high	205 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	270 FPS
medium	202 FPS	216 FPS
high	151 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	180 FPS
medium	117 FPS	144 FPS
high	79 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	90 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Pro V520

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	261 FPS	143 FPS
medium	211 FPS	115 FPS
high	191 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	108 FPS
medium	158 FPS	88 FPS
high	135 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	63 FPS
medium	74 FPS	51 FPS
high	65 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro V520

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 V520

The Radeon Pro V520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the Radeon Pro V520 reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score	7,869	8,000+2%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	7.373 TFLOPS+147%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+4%	1600 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	144+157%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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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 V520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
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 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 V520). 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,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
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,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro V520
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+195%	35.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 81.4% less ($651 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.0 (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 428% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).