GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+62.2%

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 7 6800H

2 GB 250

4,852

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

✅+62.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 117.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W 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 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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34.2% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅+62.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 117.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Why buy it

✅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 (4,852 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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34.2% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 62.2% higher PassMark G3D performance and 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 62.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 62.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 117.7%. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 and staying closer to $200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 62.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 117.7%.

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 7 6800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	94 FPS	160 FPS
medium	83 FPS	149 FPS
high	70 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	133 FPS
medium	74 FPS	114 FPS
high	60 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	65 FPS
medium	39 FPS	58 FPS
high	27 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	136 FPS	218 FPS
medium	113 FPS	175 FPS
high	94 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	164 FPS
medium	62 FPS	131 FPS
high	44 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	109 FPS
medium	27 FPS	87 FPS
high	21 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	323 FPS	218 FPS
medium	283 FPS	175 FPS
high	205 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	164 FPS
medium	202 FPS	131 FPS
high	151 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	109 FPS
medium	117 FPS	87 FPS
high	79 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	261 FPS	218 FPS
medium	211 FPS	175 FPS
high	191 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	164 FPS
medium	158 FPS	131 FPS
high	135 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	109 FPS
medium	74 FPS	87 FPS
high	65 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

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 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 4,852 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 62.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score	7,869+62%	4,852
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	3840+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+442%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2105 MHz+26%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	240+329%
L1 Cache	896 KB+17%	768 KB
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 Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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 7 6800H 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 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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	4 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+441%	19.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 25.5% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 117.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).