Radeon RX 6600M
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon RX 6600M vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon RX 6600M

2021Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2416 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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 Radeon RX 6600M

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
128%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
123%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
117%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
116%
#38
Radeon RX 6600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
99%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
92%
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 6600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 76.9% 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.

InsightRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+76.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-76.9%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6600M 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 Radeon RX 6600M and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon RX 6600M

The Radeon RX 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. 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 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,922 points.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6600M scores 13,922 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX 6600M leads by 76.9%. The Radeon RX 6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
13,922+77%
7,869
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Turing
Process Node
7 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1792+100%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.659 TFLOPS+190%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2416 MHz+45%
1665 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
112+100%
56
L1 Cache
512 KB
896 KB+75%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600M 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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 3 (Native)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 6600M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon RX 6600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s+75%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_2) (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (FL 12_2)
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCN 3.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
VCN 3.0
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6600M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
100W
75W-25%
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
Mobile
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
139.2+33%
104.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6600M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 6600MGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
Navi 23
TU117
Release
May 31 2021
April 23 2019
Ranking
#173
#323