NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

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

Nvidia

GTX 1650

Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

#58 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
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

Nvidia

RTX 2060 12GB

Turing · 12 GB GDDR6

#31 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.20/100

Lowest price

Currently unavailable

Our verdict

  • The RTX 2060 12GB is on average 22% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RTX 2060 12GB packs more video memory (12 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.

GTX 1650
RTX 2060 12GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+6%
324 FPS
1% low 182
345 FPS
1% low 206
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+33%
147 FPS
1% low 102
195 FPS
1% low 139
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+57%
40 FPS
1% low 28
63 FPS
1% low 48
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+57%
72 FPS
1% low 55
113 FPS
1% low 79
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+145%
22 FPS
1% low 17
54 FPS
1% low 41
Rocket League

Rocket League

+13%
558 FPS
1% low 212
633 FPS
1% low 259
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+102%
49 FPS
1% low 37
99 FPS
1% low 75
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+58%
60 FPS
1% low 46
95 FPS
1% low 67

FPS / €

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

GTX 1650
1.212
RTX 2060 12GB

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Specifications

GTX 1650 RTX 2060 12GB
ArchitectureTuring Turing
Release date2019-04 2021-12
Video memory4 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR5 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth128 GB/s 336 GB/s
Shading units896 2176
Boost clock1665 MHz 1650 MHz
Power draw (TDP)75 W 185 W
Recommended PSU300 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$149 $299

Popularity on DropReference

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

4

Average build price

$870

RTX 2060 12GB

#31 / 69
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

4

Average build price

$1,095

All models

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 2060 12GB?

The RTX 2060 12GB is on average 22% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 2060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 2060 12GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 272 FPS versus 333 FPS for the RTX 2060 12GB across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 12GB. 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 GTX 1650?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1650 is the r5-5500 (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 12GB is the r5-5500 (3 builds).

How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?

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

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The first affordable RTX card supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics at 1080p and 1440p.

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