Radeon RX 5600 XT vs GeForce GTX 1650

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 Radeon RX 5600 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

105%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

96%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

93%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

93%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

92%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 71% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+71%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-71%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $180 for the Radeon RX 5600 XT, it costs 58% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 40.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)	✅More affordable ($75)

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.

Radeon RX 5600 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 XT and GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon RX 5600 XT

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX 5600 XT leads by 71%. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	13,453+71%	7,869
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+157%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.188 TFLOPS+141%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	1665 MHz+7%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+157%	56
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 XT comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 162.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+163%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	300W-33%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	89.7	104.9+17%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 58.3% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 40.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).