NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 590
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 590
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1650 and RX 590 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 590 outperforms GTX 1650 by 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+24%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 590: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1650 and RX 590 shows a 24% advantage for RX 590 in gaming performance, while GTX 1650 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3341
10061
100100
5668
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1650 is the best overall choice
GTX 1650 leads in combined game performance. GTX 1650 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1650 leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1650 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 155–160of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce GTX 1650
146 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1650
100/100 · Price $169The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
33
41Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
30
36Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
28
34Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
61
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
58Better
56
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors34
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
Power consumption75 WBetter225 W
DirectX12.112.0
Vulkan1.41.3
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS2.9847.119Better
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Clock speed1485 - 1665 MHzBetter1469 - 1545 MHz
Base clock1485 MHzBetter1469 MHz
Boost clock1665 MHzBetter1545 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR58 GB GDDR5Better
Memory frequency8 GHz8 GHz
Power connectorNone8 pin
Release date20192018
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth128 GB/s256 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption75 WBetter225 W
Process node12 nm12 nm
Recommended PSU250 WBetter450 W
Length229 mmBetter241 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$169Better$309
Shader units / cores8962304Better
Die size200 mm²Better232 mm²
Memory cacheL1 64 KB, L2 1 MBL1 16 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count4700 million5700 millionBetter
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1650RX 590
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
20 FPSEstimated 64%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 64%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 58%
13 FPSEstimated 64%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 165020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 165017 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 16509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 16505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 165020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 165017 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 16509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 16505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1650169 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590191 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1650116 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590134 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 165064 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59097 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 165022 FPSEstimated 62%RX 59032 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1650109 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590123 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 165092 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590106 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 165046 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59070 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 165015 FPSEstimated 62%RX 59021 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1650138 FPSEstimated 78%RX 590155 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 165087 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590101 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 165057 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59087 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 165033 FPSEstimated 62%RX 59046 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War RagnarökGTX 165020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 165017 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 16509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 16505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 165089 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590101 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 165073 FPSEstimated 72%RX 59084 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 165041 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59063 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 165015 FPSEstimated 62%RX 59022 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 165020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 165017 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 16509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 16505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 165020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 165017 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 16509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 16505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
StarfieldGTX 165020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 165017 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 16509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 16505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100334122%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100404716%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100394923%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100566819%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001006148%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100435321%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100425221%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100394923%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100455622%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100404920%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.0
Vulkan1.41.3
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0
Process node12 nm12 nm
Release date20192018
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count4700 million5700 millionBetter
Die size200 mm²Better232 mm²
Shader units / cores8962304Better
Base clock1485 MHzBetter1469 MHz
Boost clock1665 MHzBetter1545 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Length229 mmBetter241 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU250 WBetter450 W
Power connectorNone8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors34
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1650 and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR58 GB GDDR5Better
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS2.9847.119Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1650 or RX 590?+
GTX 1650 has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1650 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1650 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1650 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1650 offers more overall performance, while GTX 1650 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1650 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1650 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1650 leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1650 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1650 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1650 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
GTX 1650 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1650 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.