GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster β€” about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
Β£486
Perf Index
14%
Value Score
0.029
VRAM8GB HBM2
Thermal TDP210W
Price
Β£419
Perf Index
10%
Value Score
0.024
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP100W

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 56 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER currently lists from $419 GBP, $68 GBP less than the Radeon RX Vega 56 at $486 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 21%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $260 GBP above its $159 GBP MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $87 GBP above its $399 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 100W against 210W, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 Vega 56 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 56 (Turing vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX Vega 56 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX Vega 56 or the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

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

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 worth the extra $68 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the Radeon RX Vega 56 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX Vega 56 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.