AMD Radeon R9 280X vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 11/100 | 11/100 |
| Tier | D | D |
| VRAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 250 W | 75 W |
| Launch MSRP | $299 | $149 |
| Performance per $100 | 3.7 | 7.4 |
| Release year | 2013 | 2019 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 carries more VRAM (4GB vs 3GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 draws 175W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 offers better performance per dollar.