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

✅Costs $6,850 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3268.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro SSG: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro SSG is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 260W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro SSG across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro SSG

2016

Why buy it

✅60.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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4597.3% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌246.7% higher power demand at 260W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Pro SSG

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,850 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3268.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro SSG: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro SSG is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 260W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅60.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro SSG across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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4597.3% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌246.7% higher power demand at 260W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon Pro SSG is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 39.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. 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 SSG is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro SSG is about 4597.3% more expensive on MSRP at $6,999 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 60.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 39.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1650 make more sense than Radeon Pro SSG?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 260W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro SSG. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro SSG currently gives you 39.4% higher G3D Mark and 60.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 SSG Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	94 FPS	121 FPS
medium	83 FPS	103 FPS
high	70 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	98 FPS
medium	74 FPS	81 FPS
high	60 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	43 FPS
medium	39 FPS	37 FPS
high	27 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	136 FPS	235 FPS
medium	113 FPS	204 FPS
high	94 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	166 FPS
medium	62 FPS	139 FPS
high	44 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	95 FPS
medium	27 FPS	79 FPS
high	21 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	50 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	323 FPS	494 FPS
medium	283 FPS	395 FPS
high	205 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	247 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	370 FPS
medium	202 FPS	296 FPS
high	151 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	247 FPS
medium	117 FPS	197 FPS
high	79 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	123 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	261 FPS	243 FPS
medium	211 FPS	211 FPS
high	191 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	185 FPS
medium	158 FPS	164 FPS
high	135 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	105 FPS
medium	74 FPS	88 FPS
high	65 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 10,972 — the Radeon Pro SSG leads by 39.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
G3D Mark Score	7,869	10,972+39%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	4096+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+188%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+59%	1050 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	256+357%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
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 SSG relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro SSG has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
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 SSG). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro SSG
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 110.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). 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 SSG
TDP	75W-71%	260W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
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+149%	42.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 97.9% less ($6850 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.6 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3200% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).