GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Radeon RX 6850M

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6850M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6850M

2022Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2416 MHz

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.

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 RX 6850M

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
127%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
119%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
117%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
115%
#50
Radeon RX 6850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
82%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
80%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 56% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-56%)
Leading raw performance (+56%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6850M 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 GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6850M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 12,274 — the Radeon RX 6850M leads by 56%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2416 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score
7,869
12,274+56%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
896
1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
8.659 TFLOPS+190%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2416 MHz+45%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
112+100%
L1 Cache
896 KB+75%
512 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6850M has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6850M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) — a 237.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) — the Radeon RX 6850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
432 GB/s+238%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
TDP
75W-38%
120W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+3%
102.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6850M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6850M
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
TU117
Navi 23
Release
April 23 2019
January 4 2022
Ranking
#323
#148