Radeon RX 6500 vs GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon RX 6500
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 6500 is positioned at rank #118 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2050 is significantly newer (2018 vs 0). The GeForce RTX 2050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | Legacy (Standard Node) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 6500.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 RX 6500 and GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon RX 6500
The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.
GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6500 scores 7,610 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,610 | 7,714+1% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 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 RTX 2050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 6500. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s+29% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 96.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 172mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-65% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 300W-25% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 172mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 101.5+183% | 35.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 offers 1.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $150-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.7 | 51.4+1% |
| Codename | — | TU104 |
| Release | sem dados | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #335 | #94 |
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