GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6600S

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Radeon RX 6600S

2022Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6600S Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

0.0%

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 6600S

4 GB 80

13,016

+65.4%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6600S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6600S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 32.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6600S across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX 6600S

2022

Why buy it

✅41.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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168.5% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 6600S is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 41.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 65.4% in PassMark G3D (13,016 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6600S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce GTX 1650 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 12nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $251 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 62.3% (52.8 vs 32.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 6600S has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6600S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 6600S

The Radeon RX 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 13,016 — the Radeon RX 6600S leads by 65.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6600S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600S). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600S
G3D Mark Score	7,869	13,016+65%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	7.168 TFLOPS+140%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2000 MHz+20%
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)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6600S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1650 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6600S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600S
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 ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600S) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 6600S. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 6600S. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600S) — the Radeon RX 6600S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600S
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
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 6600S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600S
DirectX	12	12_2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6600S).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600S). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600S
TDP	75W-6%	80W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	162.7+55%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon RX 6600S launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 62.7% cheaper ($251 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32.5 (Radeon RX 6600S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 62.5% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6600S (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP	$149-63%	$400
Performance per Dollar	52.8+62%	32.5
Codename	TU117	Navi 23
Release	April 23 2019	January 4 2022
Ranking	#323	#200

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