GeForce GTX 1650 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is significantly newer (2012 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Legacy (Standard Node) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $77 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 6500, it costs 49% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 92.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($77) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and Radeon RX 6500
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon RX 6500
The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti scores 7,525 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,525 | 7,610+1% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s+33% | 144 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6 (Volta) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 172mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 172mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 150.5+48% | 101.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $77, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti costs 48.7% less ($73 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers 92.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-49% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.7+93% | 50.7 |
| Codename | GK106 | — |
| Release | October 9 2012 | sem dados |
| Ranking | #633 | #335 |
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