GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+3.4%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Radeon RX 6500

4 GB 75

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 38.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌33.1% longer card at 229mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Measures 172mm instead of 229mm, a 57mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 38.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Measures 172mm instead of 229mm, a 57mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌33.1% longer card at 229mm vs 172mm.

Trade-offs

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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,869 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1650 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $149 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1650 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 3.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6500 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6500 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 3.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 38.1%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	94 FPS	78 FPS
medium	83 FPS	68 FPS
high	70 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	71 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	60 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	25 FPS
medium	39 FPS	24 FPS
high	27 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	136 FPS	106 FPS
medium	113 FPS	73 FPS
high	94 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	72 FPS
medium	62 FPS	44 FPS
high	44 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	34 FPS
medium	27 FPS	23 FPS
high	21 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	323 FPS	299 FPS
medium	283 FPS	258 FPS
high	205 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	202 FPS	198 FPS
high	151 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	135 FPS
medium	117 FPS	117 FPS
high	79 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	261 FPS	131 FPS
medium	211 FPS	107 FPS
high	191 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	99 FPS
medium	158 FPS	82 FPS
high	135 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	58 FPS
medium	74 FPS	47 FPS
high	65 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6500

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,869+3%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6500. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	144 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	172mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+3%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 25.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 38.2% better value.