GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX Vega 6

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

✅+427.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 6: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 6 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 295W, a 220W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon RX Vega 6

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,492 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌293.3% higher power demand at 295W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon RX Vega 6

2017

Why buy it

✅+427.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 6: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 6 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 295W, a 220W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,492 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌293.3% higher power demand at 295W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX Vega 6?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,492 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX Vega 6 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, 427.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 427.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX Vega 6 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 6 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low	94 FPS	67 FPS
medium	83 FPS	54 FPS
high	70 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	50 FPS
medium	74 FPS	40 FPS
high	60 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	34 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low	136 FPS	67 FPS
medium	113 FPS	54 FPS
high	94 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	50 FPS
medium	62 FPS	40 FPS
high	44 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	34 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	21 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low	323 FPS	67 FPS
medium	283 FPS	54 FPS
high	205 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	50 FPS
medium	202 FPS	40 FPS
high	151 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	34 FPS
medium	117 FPS	27 FPS
high	79 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low	261 FPS	67 FPS
medium	211 FPS	54 FPS
high	191 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	50 FPS
medium	158 FPS	40 FPS
high	135 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	34 FPS
medium	74 FPS	27 FPS
high	65 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX Vega 6

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 Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 1,492 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 427.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 6 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
G3D Mark Score	7,869+427%	1,492
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	4096+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+324%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+8%	1546 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	256+357%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega 6 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Vega 6 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 295W — a 118.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon RX Vega 6
TDP	75W-75%	295W
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+1957%	5.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).