GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro 570

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro 570

2017Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1105 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro 570: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro 570 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
  • Draws 50W instead of 120W, a 70W reduction.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon Pro 570

2017

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 140% higher power demand at 120W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 570 better than GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,309 vs 6,337 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 570 is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. 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 570 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. Radeon Pro 570 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro 570 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $300 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 120W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design make more sense than Radeon Pro 570?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design 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 (50W vs 120W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro 570. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro 570 currently gives you 0.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
1080p
low102 FPS78 FPS
medium87 FPS67 FPS
high72 FPS55 FPS
ultra43 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS69 FPS
medium76 FPS60 FPS
high56 FPS43 FPS
ultra32 FPS27 FPS
4K
low28 FPS25 FPS
medium27 FPS24 FPS
high18 FPS15 FPS
ultra15 FPS13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
1080p
low132 FPS158 FPS
medium111 FPS123 FPS
high92 FPS91 FPS
ultra62 FPS65 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS110 FPS
medium63 FPS82 FPS
high48 FPS63 FPS
ultra33 FPS46 FPS
4K
low35 FPS56 FPS
medium27 FPS44 FPS
high21 FPS35 FPS
ultra15 FPS25 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
1080p
low284 FPS285 FPS
medium227 FPS228 FPS
high189 FPS190 FPS
ultra142 FPS143 FPS
1440p
low213 FPS214 FPS
medium170 FPS171 FPS
high142 FPS143 FPS
ultra106 FPS107 FPS
4K
low137 FPS143 FPS
medium114 FPS114 FPS
high82 FPS95 FPS
ultra52 FPS71 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
1080p
low144 FPS153 FPS
medium118 FPS126 FPS
high100 FPS110 FPS
ultra86 FPS93 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS112 FPS
medium86 FPS93 FPS
high73 FPS82 FPS
ultra61 FPS68 FPS
4K
low60 FPS66 FPS
medium47 FPS53 FPS
high37 FPS42 FPS
ultra28 FPS32 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design and Radeon Pro 570

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,309 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro 570

The Radeon Pro 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1105 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,337 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design scores 6,309 and the Radeon Pro 570 reaches 6,337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro 570). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 3.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 570). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1105 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
G3D Mark Score
6,309
6,337
Architecture
Turing
GCN 4.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1024
1792+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.458 TFLOPS
3.96 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz+9%
1105 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
112+75%
L1 Cache
1 MB+127%
0.44 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
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 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 570) — the Radeon Pro 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro 570's 120W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
TDP
50W-58%
120W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
126.2+139%
52.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro 570
MSRP
$300
Codename
TU117
Polaris 20
Release
April 2 2020
June 5 2017
Ranking
#371
#382