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 $120 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 15,553).
❌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 7600S

2023

Why buy it

✅+97.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 7600S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+97.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 15,553).
❌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.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600S better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,553 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600S is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1650 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 7600S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 97.6% 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 7600S is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600S is about 80.5% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 97.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 9.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 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 $149 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7600S 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 RX 7600S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	94 FPS	164 FPS
medium	83 FPS	146 FPS
high	70 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	138 FPS
medium	74 FPS	112 FPS
high	60 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	83 FPS
medium	39 FPS	70 FPS
high	27 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	136 FPS	344 FPS
medium	113 FPS	290 FPS
high	94 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	216 FPS
medium	62 FPS	183 FPS
high	44 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	100 FPS
medium	27 FPS	83 FPS
high	21 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	54 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	323 FPS	606 FPS
medium	283 FPS	495 FPS
high	205 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	417 FPS
medium	202 FPS	358 FPS
high	151 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	302 FPS
medium	117 FPS	251 FPS
high	79 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	142 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	261 FPS	535 FPS
medium	211 FPS	456 FPS
high	191 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	438 FPS
medium	158 FPS	373 FPS
high	135 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	274 FPS
medium	74 FPS	254 FPS
high	65 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 RX 7600S

The Radeon RX 7600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,553 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 7600S's 15,553 — the Radeon RX 7600S leads by 97.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600S). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.77 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
G3D Mark Score	7,869	15,553+98%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	15.77 TFLOPS+428%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2200 MHz+32%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 7600S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600S offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600S) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600S) — the Radeon RX 7600S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	256 GB/s+100%
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 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7600S's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 7600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7600S). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 7600S
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	207.4+98%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600S launched at $269. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 44.6% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 57.8 (Radeon RX 7600S) — the Radeon RX 7600S offers 9.5% better value. The Radeon RX 7600S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).