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 $180 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 41.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 132W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6600 LE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.
❌20.5% longer card at 229mm vs 190mm.

Radeon RX 6600 LE

2023

Why buy it

✅83.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 190mm instead of 229mm, a 39mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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120.8% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 41.8 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌76% higher power demand at 132W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX 6600 LE

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 41.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 132W, a 57W reduction.

Why buy it

✅83.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 190mm instead of 229mm, a 39mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6600 LE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.
❌20.5% longer card at 229mm vs 190mm.

Trade-offs

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120.8% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 41.8 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌76% higher power demand at 132W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6600 LE better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon RX 6600 LE is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 6600 LE averages 83.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,758 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6600 LE is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 6600 LE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 74.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

Radeon RX 6600 LE is about 120.8% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 83.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 74.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6600 LE is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6600 LE earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 6600 LE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
1080p
low	94 FPS	167 FPS
medium	83 FPS	147 FPS
high	70 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	140 FPS
medium	74 FPS	114 FPS
high	60 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	84 FPS
medium	39 FPS	71 FPS
high	27 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
1080p
low	136 FPS	332 FPS
medium	113 FPS	276 FPS
high	94 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	210 FPS
medium	62 FPS	174 FPS
high	44 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	103 FPS
medium	27 FPS	85 FPS
high	21 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
1080p
low	323 FPS	619 FPS
medium	283 FPS	495 FPS
high	205 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	464 FPS
medium	202 FPS	371 FPS
high	151 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	232 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	310 FPS
medium	117 FPS	248 FPS
high	79 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	155 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
1080p
low	261 FPS	535 FPS
medium	211 FPS	468 FPS
high	191 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	408 FPS
medium	158 FPS	349 FPS
high	135 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	211 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	240 FPS
medium	74 FPS	211 FPS
high	65 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	143 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6600 LE

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 6600 LE

The Radeon RX 6600 LE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,758 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6600 LE's 13,758 — the Radeon RX 6600 LE leads by 74.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6600 LE uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600 LE). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.942 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600 LE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2495 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
G3D Mark Score	7,869	13,758+75%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	8.942 TFLOPS+200%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2495 MHz+50%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600 LE 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 6600 LE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6600 LE has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6600 LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600 LE) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 6600 LE. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600 LE) — the Radeon RX 6600 LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	224 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6600 LE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600 LE). 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,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600 LE).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6600 LE's 132W — a 55.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (Radeon RX 6600 LE). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 190mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600 LE
TDP	75W-43%	132W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	190mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	104.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6600 LE launched at $329. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 54.7% less ($180 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 41.8 (Radeon RX 6600 LE) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 26.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6600 LE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).