GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon TM

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

✅20.2% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅20.2% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm 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.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 TM?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.2% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 41.4% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon TM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 12nm. 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 20.2% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 41.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon TM is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 75W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon TM make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon TM 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 (15W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 41.4% higher G3D Mark and 20.2% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
1080p
low	94 FPS	93 FPS
medium	83 FPS	78 FPS
high	70 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	80 FPS
medium	74 FPS	68 FPS
high	60 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	30 FPS
medium	39 FPS	28 FPS
high	27 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
1080p
low	136 FPS	126 FPS
medium	113 FPS	88 FPS
high	94 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	90 FPS
medium	62 FPS	60 FPS
high	44 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	38 FPS
medium	27 FPS	28 FPS
high	21 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
1080p
low	323 FPS	250 FPS
medium	283 FPS	200 FPS
high	205 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	188 FPS
medium	202 FPS	150 FPS
high	151 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	125 FPS
medium	117 FPS	100 FPS
high	79 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
1080p
low	261 FPS	172 FPS
medium	211 FPS	135 FPS
high	191 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	118 FPS
medium	158 FPS	96 FPS
high	135 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	71 FPS
medium	74 FPS	56 FPS
high	65 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon TM

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 TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon TM's 5,564 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 41.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	7,869+41%	5,564
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.939 TFLOPS+99%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2900 MHz+74%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
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 TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
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 draws 75W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon TM
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	370.9+254%