GeForce GTX 1650 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

2012Core: 928 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

4 GB 50

7,525

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6500

4 GB 75

7,610

+1.1%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.2 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on Unknown node with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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32.7% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 50.2 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

2012

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.2 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on Unknown node with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

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32.7% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 50.2 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6500 better than GeForce GTX 1650 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,610 vs 7,525 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is a 2012 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6500 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 6500 is about 32.7% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1650 Ti make more sense than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 75W), and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6500. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6500 currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	45 FPS	78 FPS
medium	31 FPS	68 FPS
high	22 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	71 FPS
medium	22 FPS	60 FPS
high	12 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	25 FPS
medium	8 FPS	24 FPS
high	4 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	99 FPS	106 FPS
medium	62 FPS	73 FPS
high	42 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	72 FPS
medium	35 FPS	44 FPS
high	25 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	32 FPS	34 FPS
medium	18 FPS	23 FPS
high	14 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	339 FPS	299 FPS
medium	271 FPS	258 FPS
high	226 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	254 FPS	221 FPS
medium	203 FPS	198 FPS
high	169 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	135 FPS
medium	135 FPS	117 FPS
high	113 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	157 FPS	131 FPS
medium	118 FPS	107 FPS
high	95 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	99 FPS
medium	68 FPS	82 FPS
high	58 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	58 FPS
medium	34 FPS	47 FPS
high	29 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and Radeon RX 6500

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti scores 7,525 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,525	7,610+1%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+33%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	NVENC 6 (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 172mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	400W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	172mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	150.5+48%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti costs 24.6% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.2 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers 31.4% better value.