GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6800M

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Radeon RX 6800M

2021Core: 2116 MHzBoost: 2390 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M

12 GB 145

13,295

+69.0%

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

Radeon RX 6900 XT

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 6800M 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 6800M: 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 $450 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 137.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 145W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅110.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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302% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌93.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 6800M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 110.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 69% in PassMark G3D (13,295 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Radeon RX 6800M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, 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, and 40 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $450 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 137.9% (52.8 vs 22.2), 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 6800M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the Radeon RX 6800M leads by 69%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2390 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	7,869	13,295+69%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+310%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2390 MHz+44%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M carries 12 GB. Radeon RX 6800M gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 6800M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	384 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
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,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 63.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	75W-48%	145W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+14%	91.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 75.1% cheaper ($450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 137.8% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6800M (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX 6800M
MSRP	$149-75%	$599
Performance per Dollar	52.8+138%	22.2
Codename	TU117	Navi 22
Release	April 23 2019	May 31 2021
Ranking	#323	#193

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