AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$380

FPS / €

1.171

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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

$245

FPS / €

1.212

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 43% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
The GTX 1650 is currently $135 cheaper ($245 vs $380).
The RX 9060 XT 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

GTX 1650

Counter-Strike 2

+8%

350 FPS

1% low 212

324 FPS

1% low 182

Apex Legends

+63%

239 FPS

1% low 163

147 FPS

1% low 102

Grand Theft Auto V

+118%

87 FPS

1% low 69

40 FPS

1% low 28

Red Dead Redemption 2

+97%

142 FPS

1% low 102

72 FPS

1% low 55

Cyberpunk 2077

+255%

78 FPS

1% low 56

22 FPS

1% low 17

Rocket League

+27%

708 FPS

1% low 320

558 FPS

1% low 212

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+167%

131 FPS

1% low 98

49 FPS

1% low 37

Crimson Desert

+100%

120 FPS

1% low 86

60 FPS

1% low 46

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.171

GTX 1650

1.212

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	GTX 1650
Architecture	RDNA 4	Turing
Release date	2025-06	2019-04
Video memory	8 GB	4 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	128 GB/s
Shading units	2048	896
Boost clock	3130 MHz	1665 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	75 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	300 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$299	$149

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score15.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

$909

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

#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

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 8GB

26 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 9060 XT 8GB or the GTX 1650?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 43% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $135 cheaper ($245 vs $380). The RX 9060 XT 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or GTX 1650?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 388 FPS versus 272 FPS for the GTX 1650 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (165 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 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $380. We track 26 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?

The GTX 1650 is available from $245. We track 45 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for 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.