GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

Popular choices:

GTX 1650

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 135W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 10 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.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • 101.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 150% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 80% higher power demand at 135W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700M better than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. Radeon RX 6700M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 6700M averages 101.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,525 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6700M is a 2021 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 6700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 71.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 10 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 6700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 101.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 71.9% 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 6700M 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 6700M 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low94 FPS164 FPS
medium83 FPS146 FPS
high70 FPS127 FPS
ultra58 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS138 FPS
medium74 FPS112 FPS
high60 FPS98 FPS
ultra50 FPS89 FPS
4K
low41 FPS84 FPS
medium39 FPS70 FPS
high27 FPS55 FPS
ultra24 FPS48 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low136 FPS392 FPS
medium113 FPS329 FPS
high94 FPS269 FPS
ultra71 FPS223 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS255 FPS
medium62 FPS213 FPS
high44 FPS177 FPS
ultra35 FPS144 FPS
4K
low36 FPS120 FPS
medium27 FPS103 FPS
high21 FPS83 FPS
ultra15 FPS63 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low323 FPS609 FPS
medium283 FPS487 FPS
high205 FPS406 FPS
ultra169 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS456 FPS
medium202 FPS365 FPS
high151 FPS304 FPS
ultra117 FPS228 FPS
4K
low130 FPS304 FPS
medium117 FPS243 FPS
high79 FPS203 FPS
ultra50 FPS152 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low261 FPS609 FPS
medium211 FPS487 FPS
high191 FPS406 FPS
ultra166 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS456 FPS
medium158 FPS365 FPS
high135 FPS304 FPS
ultra113 FPS228 FPS
4K
low99 FPS291 FPS
medium74 FPS243 FPS
high65 FPS203 FPS
ultra51 FPS152 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the Radeon RX 6700M leads by 71.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score
7,869
13,525+72%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
896
2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
11.06 TFLOPS+271%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2400 MHz+44%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
144+157%
L1 Cache
896 KB+75%
512 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M 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 6700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
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 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 150% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 150% advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the Radeon RX 6700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
10 GB+150%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
320 GB/s+150%
Bus Width
128-bit
160-bit+25%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). 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 6700M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 135W — a 57.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
TDP
75W-44%
135W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+5%
100.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6700M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6700M
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
Navi 22
Release
April 23 2019
May 31 2021
Ranking
#323
#183