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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 590

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is out front, significantly faster, roughly 29% up on the Radeon RX 590. Value tips toward the Radeon RX 590, though: $5,117 BRL cheaper for what you get.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650 SUPER
Price
R$6,429
Performance
9/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
AMD Radeon
RX 590
Price
R$1,312
Performance
7/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+80% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 1,280)
+33% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 590 starts at $1,312 BRL against $6,429 BRL for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 590 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~281% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 590 still sits about $1,033 BRL above its $279 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $6,270 BRL above its $159 BRL MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER sips power at 100W next to the Radeon RX 590's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 590's 8GB (vs 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 590 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or Radeon RX 590?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 590 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. The Radeon RX 590 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the Radeon RX 590?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER worth the extra $5,117 BRL over the Radeon RX 590?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 590 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 590 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or Radeon RX 590?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 590 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 590
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 590
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,2802,304

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 590
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 590
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 590
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 590
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP100 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2019Nov 2018