GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+145.4%

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 Ryzen 5 6600U

2 GB 132

3,206

0.0%

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

✅+145.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 476.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 132W, a 57W 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 Ryzen 5 6600U

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,206 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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134.9% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌76% higher power demand at 132W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

2021

Why buy it

✅+145.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 476.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 132W, a 57W reduction.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 (3,206 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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134.9% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌76% higher power demand at 132W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 3,206 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is a 2021 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?

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 about $201 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 145.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 476.6%. Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $350 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 145.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 476.6%.

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 Ryzen 5 6600U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	94 FPS	124 FPS
medium	83 FPS	112 FPS
high	70 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	102 FPS
medium	74 FPS	87 FPS
high	60 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	56 FPS
medium	39 FPS	50 FPS
high	27 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	136 FPS	144 FPS
medium	113 FPS	115 FPS
high	94 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	108 FPS
medium	62 FPS	87 FPS
high	44 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	72 FPS
medium	27 FPS	58 FPS
high	21 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	36 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	323 FPS	144 FPS
medium	283 FPS	115 FPS
high	205 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	108 FPS
medium	202 FPS	87 FPS
high	151 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	72 FPS
medium	117 FPS	58 FPS
high	79 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	36 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	261 FPS	144 FPS
medium	211 FPS	115 FPS
high	191 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	108 FPS
medium	158 FPS	87 FPS
high	135 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	72 FPS
medium	74 FPS	58 FPS
high	65 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

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 Ryzen 5 6600U

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 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: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U's 3,206 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 145.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2491 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
G3D Mark Score	7,869+145%	3,206
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	8.928 TFLOPS+199%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2491 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)

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 Ryzen 5 6600U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
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 Ryzen 5 6600U has 2 GB. 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 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U's 132W — a 55.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
TDP	75W-43%	132W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+332%	24.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U launched at $350. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 57.4% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.2 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 473.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).