GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 6480M

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3087%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2966%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2931%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2926%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2920%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2903%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2867%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2856%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2830%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2822%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2788%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2782%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2730%

#288

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3404%

#303

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#304

Radeon HD 6480M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#305

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

97%

#307

Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#308

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

95%

#309

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#311

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#312

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#313

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

84%

#314

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

83%

#315

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

#316

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

80%

#317

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

80%

#318

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6480M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2129.2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6480M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2129.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2129.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6480M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 6480M

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 HD 6480M

The Radeon HD 6480M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 353 points. Launch price was $239.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 353 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2129.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+2129%	353
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale 2
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896	1120+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+48%	2.016 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+85%	900 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	896 KB+300%	224 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6480M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6480M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
DirectX	12+7%	11.2 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3+200%	1

🎬

Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	—
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 67.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6480M
TDP	75W-50%	151W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+4461%	2.3