GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon HD 6550A

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 6550A

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

95%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#211

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

460%

#213

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

417%

#214

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

416%

#218

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

378%

#219

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

376%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

94%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

94%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

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Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

90%

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 2011). 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 6550A 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 1011.4% 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 6550A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6550A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1011.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1011.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 344.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 6550A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6550A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+344.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon HD 6550A

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 6550A

The Radeon HD 6550A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 708 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon HD 6550A's 708 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1011.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 6550A uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6550A). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6550A
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1011%	708
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale 2
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+87%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+418%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	896 KB+1767%	48 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6550A
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 6550A 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 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6550A) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6550A
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+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6550A's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 6550A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550A). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Radeon HD 6550A
TDP	75W	45W-40%
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+568%	15.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 6550A costs 60% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 344.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).