Radeon HD 6650A
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon HD 6650A vs GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon HD 6650A

2011Core: 600 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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. The Radeon HD 6650A is positioned at rank #395 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 6650A

#385
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1299%
#387
1177%
#388
1174%
#392
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1068%
#393
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1060%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
99%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
99%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
98%
#399
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
96%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
96%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
95%
#403
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
93%
#404
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
93%
#406
93%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
90%
#408
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
90%
#409
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
88%
#410
Radeon R7 M260X
MSRP: $139|Avg: $35
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6650A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1588.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.

InsightRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1588.3%)
Leading raw performance (+1588.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 603.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 6650A.

InsightRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+603.4%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 Radeon HD 6650A and GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A 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: 836 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1588.3%. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
836
14,114+1588%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
480
1920+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.576 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+1020%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
120+400%
L1 Cache
0.05 MB
1.9 MB+3700%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6650A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.

FeatureRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
45W-72%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
18.6
88.2+374%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon HD 6650A costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 604.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon HD 6650AGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$100-71%
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$50-58%
$120
Performance per Dollar
16.7
117.6+604%
Codename
Onega
TU106
Release
April 19 2011
January 7 2019
Ranking
#926
#168