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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+49.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Radeon RX 6650M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,171 vs 22,651).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 6650M

2022

Why buy it

✅+49.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,171 vs 22,651).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 6650M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 49.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 49.3% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. 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 RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 49.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6650M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6650M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6650M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
1080p
low	177 FPS	167 FPS
medium	162 FPS	148 FPS
high	142 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	140 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	84 FPS
medium	79 FPS	71 FPS
high	66 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
1080p
low	425 FPS	306 FPS
medium	359 FPS	253 FPS
high	292 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	193 FPS
medium	229 FPS	158 FPS
high	186 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	95 FPS	83 FPS
high	77 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
1080p
low	855 FPS	683 FPS
medium	693 FPS	546 FPS
high	609 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	341 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	512 FPS
medium	527 FPS	410 FPS
high	452 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	341 FPS
medium	355 FPS	273 FPS
high	308 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	171 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
1080p
low	775 FPS	505 FPS
medium	639 FPS	423 FPS
high	558 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	294 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	389 FPS
medium	503 FPS	324 FPS
high	435 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	224 FPS
medium	322 FPS	181 FPS
high	298 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	130 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 6650M

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 6650M

The Radeon RX 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. 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 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,171 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 6650M's 15,171 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 49.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6650M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6650M) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
G3D Mark Score	22,651+49%	15,171
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+143%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+155%	8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+5%	2416 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+21%	112
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+21%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6650M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6650M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6650M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+29%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6650M's 120W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6650M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6650M
TDP	160W	120W-25%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+12%	126.4