GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
Why is Radeon RX 6500 XT better than GeForce GTX 1650?
The duel between the GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6500 XT reveals the evolution of the ultra-budget market. The RX 6500 XT is the definitive winner in raw gaming frames, often delivering 20-30% higher performance in modern titles when used on a PCIe 4.0 system. It is a more modern engine capable of highnd-refresh eSports gaming.
Technically, the RX 6500 XT is limited by its 4nd-lane PCIe interface, which can hurt performance on older motherboards. The GTX 1650 is a legend of efficiency and reliability, drawing very little power and offering much better video encoding for streamers. Choose the RX 6500 XT as the winner for modern gaming speed, especially on new platforms; choose the GTX 1650 for older rig upgrades and better software versatility.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 6500 XT, it costs 50% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 63.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6500 XT
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 RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6500 XT's 9,603 — the Radeon RX 6500 XT leads by 22%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6500 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2815 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 9,603+22% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1024+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 5.765 TFLOPS+93% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2815 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+250% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 144 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6500 XT's 107W — a 35.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-30% | 107W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-25% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 172mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+17% | 89.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64.0 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 63.9% better value. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-50% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+64% | 64.0 |
| Codename | TU117 | Navi 24 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #323 | #270 |
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