AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#47 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$208

FPS / $

1.587

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Nvidia

GTX 1650

Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

#41 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.5/100

Lowest price

$199

FPS / $

1.573

See the cheapest model See all 7 models

Our verdict

The RX 6500 XT is on average 4% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $199).

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6500 XT

GTX 1650

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

342 FPS

1% low 187

338 FPS

1% low 187

Apex Legends

+12%

179 FPS

1% low 119

160 FPS

1% low 107

Grand Theft Auto V

+8%

56 FPS

1% low 43

52 FPS

1% low 39

Red Dead Redemption 2

+8%

78 FPS

1% low 59

72 FPS

1% low 55

Cyberpunk 2077

+10%

56 FPS

1% low 43

51 FPS

1% low 40

Rocket League

604 FPS

1% low 261

606 FPS

1% low 236

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+10%

90 FPS

1% low 66

82 FPS

1% low 61

Crimson Desert

+10%

66 FPS

1% low 50

60 FPS

1% low 46

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6500 XT

1.587

GTX 1650

1.573

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	GTX 1650
Architecture	RDNA 2	Turing
Release date	2022-01	2019-04
Video memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	128 GB/s
Shading units	1024	896
Boost clock	2815 MHz	1665 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	75 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	300 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$149

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#47 / 71

Popularity score2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$701

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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GTX 1650

#41 / 71

Popularity score2.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$787

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

5 models tracked

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GTX 1650

7 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the GTX 1650?

The RX 6500 XT is on average 4% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $199).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or GTX 1650?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 293 FPS for the GTX 1650 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1650?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1650. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (14 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1650?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1650 is the r5-5500 (3 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?

The GTX 1650 is available from $199. We track 7 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, with Turing architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it doesn't require external power and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for beginner gamers.