Radeon X1650 SE vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19778.9% 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 X1650 SE.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-19778.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+19778.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	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 $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 8017.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1650 SE.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8017.2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️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.

Radeon X1650 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1650 SE and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon X1650 SE

The Radeon X1650 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points. Launch price was $549.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1650 SE scores 71 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 19778.9%. The Radeon X1650 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	71	14,114+19779%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+33%	1920
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+54%	1680 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+33%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce 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 X1650 SE 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: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	9.0c	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
OpenGL	2.1	4.6+119%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1650 SE) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Avivo vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	Avivo	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	Avivo	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1650 SE draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	0.3	88.2+29300%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1650 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon X1650 SE costs 59.2% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 8300% better value. The Radeon X1650 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).