GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Pro 5300M

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

✅+34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

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 5300M

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,853 vs 7,869).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Pro 5300M

2019

Why buy it

✅+34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅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 PassMark G3D performance (5,853 vs 7,869).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon Pro 5300M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 34.4% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 34.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5300M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5300M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 5300M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
1080p
low	94 FPS	98 FPS
medium	83 FPS	85 FPS
high	70 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	60 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	28 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 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 5300M
1080p
low	136 FPS	125 FPS
medium	113 FPS	87 FPS
high	94 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	82 FPS
medium	62 FPS	49 FPS
high	44 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	38 FPS
medium	27 FPS	25 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
1080p
low	323 FPS	263 FPS
medium	283 FPS	211 FPS
high	205 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	198 FPS
medium	202 FPS	158 FPS
high	151 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	132 FPS
medium	117 FPS	105 FPS
high	79 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	66 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
1080p
low	261 FPS	141 FPS
medium	211 FPS	113 FPS
high	191 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	103 FPS
medium	158 FPS	85 FPS
high	135 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	59 FPS
medium	74 FPS	47 FPS
high	65 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro 5300M

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 5300M

The Radeon Pro 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,853 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro 5300M's 5,853 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 34.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+34%	5,853
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.2 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+33%	1250 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
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 5300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
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 5300M) — the Radeon Pro 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
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 5300M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300M). 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 5300M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
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 5300M's 85W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro 5300M
TDP	75W-12%	85W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+52%	68.9