NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 6500 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GTX 1650 SUPER outperforms RX 6500 XT by 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+6%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT shows a 6% advantage for GTX 1650 SUPER in gaming performance, while RX 6500 XT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3735
100100
100100
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1650 SUPER is the best overall choice
GTX 1650 SUPER leads in combined game performance. GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1650 SUPER leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1650 SUPER costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 123–128of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
172 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 6500 XT
100/100 · Price $199The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
37Better
35
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
33Better
32
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31Better
29
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61Better
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors32
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
OpenGL4.64.6
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
TFLOPS4.4165.765Better
Power consumption100 WBetter107 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Clock speed1530 - 1725 MHz2310 - 2815 MHzBetter
Base clock1530 MHz2310 MHzBetter
Boost clock1725 MHz2815 MHzBetter
VRAM4 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency12 GHz18 GHzBetter
Memory bus128 bitBetter64 bit
Power connector6 pin6 pin
Release date20192022
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 2.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Upscaling—FSR
Memory bandwidth192 GB/sBetter144 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x4
Power consumption100 WBetter107 W
Process node12 nm6 nmBetter
Recommended PSU300 W300 W
Length229 mmVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$229$199Better
Shader units / cores1280Better1024
Die size284 mm²107 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 64 KB, L2 1 MBL1 128 KB, L2 1 MB
Transistor count6600 millionBetter5400 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1650 SUPERRX 6500 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 60%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 1650 SUPER22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER10 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 1650 SUPER5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 1650 SUPER22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER10 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 1650 SUPER5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1650 SUPER187 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT178 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER131 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT122 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER73 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT66 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1650 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 62%RX 6500 XT24 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1650 SUPER121 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT115 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER104 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT97 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER53 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT48 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1650 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 62%RX 6500 XT16 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1650 SUPER152 FPSEstimated 80%RX 6500 XT145 FPSEstimated 78%GTX 1650 SUPER99 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT92 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER66 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT59 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1650 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 62%RX 6500 XT35 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökGTX 1650 SUPER22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER10 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 1650 SUPER5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1650 SUPER99 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT94 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER82 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT77 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1650 SUPER48 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT43 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1650 SUPER16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 6500 XT16 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 1650 SUPER22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER10 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 1650 SUPER5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 1650 SUPER22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER10 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 1650 SUPER5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldGTX 1650 SUPER22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 1650 SUPER10 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 1650 SUPER5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10037356%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10044489%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10044425%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10048464%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10046452%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10044425%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10050492%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10044432%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling—FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 2.0
Process node12 nm6 nmBetter
Release date20192022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count6600 millionBetter5400 million
Die size284 mm²107 mm²Better
Shader units / cores1280Better1024
Base clock1530 MHz2310 MHzBetter
Boost clock1725 MHz2815 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x4
Length229 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 W300 W
Power connector6 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors32
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1650 SUPER and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS4.4165.765Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1650 SUPER or RX 6500 XT?+
GTX 1650 SUPER has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1650 SUPER offers more overall performance, while GTX 1650 SUPER offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1650 SUPER leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1650 SUPER can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
GTX 1650 SUPER is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1650 SUPER if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.