GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 6520G

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 6520G

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

967%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

929%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

918%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

917%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

915%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

910%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

898%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

895%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

887%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

884%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

874%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

872%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

856%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

855%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

99%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#150

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1067%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#166

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#167

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

100%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

98%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

98%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

96%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

94%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

94%

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 6520G 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 2523% 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 6520G.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6520G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2523%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2523%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $5), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 74.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 6520G.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6520G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($5)

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 6520G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 6520G

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 6520G

The Radeon HD 6520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 300 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 6520G's 300 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2523%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 6520G uses TeraScale 3, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6520G
G3D Mark Score	7,869+2523%	300
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale 3
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896	1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+32%	2.253 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+108%	800 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	88+57%
L1 Cache	896 KB+155%	352 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6520G
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6520G has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6520G) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6520G
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6520G's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6520G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6520G
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+6893%	1.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 6520G costs 93.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 74.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).