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 $250 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 8,913).
❌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 W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅+13.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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167.8% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+13.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 8,913).
❌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

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167.8% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5500 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon Pro W5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 13.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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 Pro W5500 is about 167.8% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 13.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon Pro W5500 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon Pro W5500 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 W5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	94 FPS	132 FPS
medium	83 FPS	113 FPS
high	70 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	116 FPS
medium	74 FPS	97 FPS
high	60 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	41 FPS
medium	39 FPS	37 FPS
high	27 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Pro W5500

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	136 FPS	145 FPS
medium	113 FPS	110 FPS
high	94 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	96 FPS
medium	62 FPS	64 FPS
high	44 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	43 FPS
medium	27 FPS	32 FPS
high	21 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Pro W5500

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	323 FPS	401 FPS
medium	283 FPS	321 FPS
high	205 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	201 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	301 FPS
medium	202 FPS	241 FPS
high	151 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	201 FPS
medium	117 FPS	160 FPS
high	79 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	100 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Pro W5500

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	261 FPS	263 FPS
medium	211 FPS	230 FPS
high	191 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	193 FPS
medium	158 FPS	172 FPS
high	135 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	105 FPS
medium	74 FPS	87 FPS
high	65 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Pro W5500

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 W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 8,913 — the Radeon Pro W5500 leads by 13.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	7,869	8,913+13%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.942 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+19%	1400 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	88+57%
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 W5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
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 W5500 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 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 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Radeon Pro W5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
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 W5500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 W5500). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	75W-40%	125W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+47%	71.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.7% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 136.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).