GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••••••

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Popular choices:

••••GTX 1650•••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+385.4%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Shared System RAM 15

1,621

0.0%

Radeon R7 240

Radeon 625

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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

2019

Why buy it

✅138.7% more average FPS across 50 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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

✅138.7% more average FPS across 50 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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm 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 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1650 averages 138.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,621 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 385.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

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 138.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 385.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 75W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 75W), 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 385.4% higher G3D Mark and 138.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	94 FPS	73 FPS
medium	83 FPS	58 FPS
high	70 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	55 FPS
medium	74 FPS	44 FPS
high	60 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	27 FPS
medium	39 FPS	25 FPS
high	27 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	136 FPS	73 FPS
medium	113 FPS	58 FPS
high	94 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	55 FPS
medium	62 FPS	44 FPS
high	44 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	27 FPS	24 FPS
high	21 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	323 FPS	73 FPS
medium	283 FPS	58 FPS
high	205 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	55 FPS
medium	202 FPS	44 FPS
high	151 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	36 FPS
medium	117 FPS	29 FPS
high	79 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	261 FPS	73 FPS
medium	211 FPS	58 FPS
high	191 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	55 FPS
medium	158 FPS	44 FPS
high	135 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	36 FPS
medium	74 FPS	29 FPS
high	65 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 1,621 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 385.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	7,869+385%	1,621
Architecture	Turing	Vega
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2100 MHz+26%

✨

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	108.1+3%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).