GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VS
Radeon RX 6500

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs Radeon RX 6500

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
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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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank 316 and the Radeon RX 6500 is on rank 118, so the Radeon RX 6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
100%
#306
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
774%
#308
701%
#309
700%
#313
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
636%
#314
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
632%
#316
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
97%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
92%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500

#108
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
284%
#110
257%
#111
257%
#115
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
233%
#116
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
232%
#118
Radeon RX 6500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
100%
#119
GeForce 825M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
100%
#121
Radeon HD 6970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48
99%
#123
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#125
GeForce GT 550M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
98%
#131
GeForce GT 335M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 0). The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500.

InsightGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Legacy (Standard Node)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and Radeon RX 6500

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score
7,717+1%
7,610

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / 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 RTX 2050 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 6500. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
144 GB/s+29%
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
None
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 172mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon RX 6500
TDP
45W-40%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
Mobile
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
172mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
171.5+69%
101.5