GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6300M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6300M

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

Popular choices:

GTX 1650

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.

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

2019

Why buy it

  • +22.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 114.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 35W.

Radeon RX 6300M

2022

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 35W instead of 75W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,421 vs 7,869).
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Radeon RX 6300M?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 6,421 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 6300M is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 6300M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 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, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. 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?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 22.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 6300M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (35W vs 75W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon RX 6300M make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. Radeon RX 6300M 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 (35W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 22.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low94 FPS129 FPS
medium83 FPS115 FPS
high70 FPS98 FPS
ultra58 FPS73 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS118 FPS
medium74 FPS99 FPS
high60 FPS83 FPS
ultra50 FPS62 FPS
4K
low41 FPS49 FPS
medium39 FPS46 FPS
high27 FPS34 FPS
ultra24 FPS30 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low136 FPS158 FPS
medium113 FPS124 FPS
high94 FPS92 FPS
ultra71 FPS59 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS104 FPS
medium62 FPS81 FPS
high44 FPS60 FPS
ultra35 FPS41 FPS
4K
low36 FPS53 FPS
medium27 FPS41 FPS
high21 FPS32 FPS
ultra15 FPS20 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low323 FPS289 FPS
medium283 FPS231 FPS
high205 FPS193 FPS
ultra169 FPS144 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS217 FPS
medium202 FPS173 FPS
high151 FPS144 FPS
ultra117 FPS108 FPS
4K
low130 FPS133 FPS
medium117 FPS116 FPS
high79 FPS82 FPS
ultra50 FPS54 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low261 FPS257 FPS
medium211 FPS191 FPS
high191 FPS169 FPS
ultra166 FPS141 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS191 FPS
medium158 FPS138 FPS
high135 FPS124 FPS
ultra113 FPS100 FPS
4K
low99 FPS100 FPS
medium74 FPS74 FPS
high65 FPS64 FPS
ultra51 FPS50 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 6300M

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6300M

The Radeon RX 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,421 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Radeon RX 6300M's 6,421 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 22.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6300M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
G3D Mark Score
7,869+23%
6,421
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
3.686 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2400 MHz+44%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+250%
256 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300M 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
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 video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300M) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 32-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s+100%
64 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit+300%
32-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6300M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Navi 24 Media. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6300M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Navi 24 Media
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6300M's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6300M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
TDP
75W
35W-53%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
183.5+75%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6300M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6300M
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
Navi 24
Release
April 23 2019
January 4 2022
Ranking
#323
#379