AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#35 / 69

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

195€

FPS / €

1.564

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Nvidia

GTX 1650

Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

#58 / 69

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

323€

FPS / €

0.92

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Our verdict

The RX 6500 XT and the GTX 1650 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (278 FPS vs 272 FPS on average).
The RX 6500 XT is currently 128€ cheaper (195€ vs 323€).
With 1.564 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6500 XT

GTX 1650

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

314 FPS

1% low 188

324 FPS

1% low 182

Apex Legends

+5%

154 FPS

1% low 110

147 FPS

1% low 102

Grand Theft Auto V

+10%

44 FPS

1% low 33

40 FPS

1% low 28

Red Dead Redemption 2

+8%

78 FPS

1% low 59

72 FPS

1% low 55

Cyberpunk 2077

+18%

26 FPS

1% low 20

22 FPS

1% low 17

Rocket League

560 FPS

1% low 230

558 FPS

1% low 212

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+16%

57 FPS

1% low 44

49 FPS

1% low 37

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

1.564

GTX 1650

0.92

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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

#35 / 69

Popularity score1.8/100

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

705€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN Non-Modular 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · 49€

Latest builds

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GTX 1650

#58 / 69

Popularity score0.8/100

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

870€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W 80 Plus Gold Black

400 W · 200€

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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GTX 1650

45 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 and the GTX 1650 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (278 FPS vs 272 FPS on average). The RX 6500 XT is currently 128€ cheaper (195€ vs 323€). With 1.564 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

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

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 272 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 A550BN Non-Modular 550W 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 be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W 80 Plus Gold 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 (13 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 (2 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from 195€. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?

The GTX 1650 is available from 323€. We track 45 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.