NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB

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 6GB

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#26 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
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

$244

FPS / €

1.414

Our verdict

  • The RTX 2060 6GB is on average 17% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • Both cards are currently at the same price (around $244).
  • With 1.414 FPS per euro, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

GTX 1650
RTX 2060 6GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+5%
324 FPS
1% low 182
341 FPS
1% low 188
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+24%
147 FPS
1% low 102
183 FPS
1% low 131
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+43%
40 FPS
1% low 28
57 FPS
1% low 44
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+44%
72 FPS
1% low 55
104 FPS
1% low 74
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+91%
22 FPS
1% low 17
42 FPS
1% low 32
Rocket League

Rocket League

+10%
558 FPS
1% low 212
615 FPS
1% low 255
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+63%
49 FPS
1% low 37
80 FPS
1% low 62
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+45%
60 FPS
1% low 46
87 FPS
1% low 62

FPS / €

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

GTX 1650
1.212
RTX 2060 6GB
1.414

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Specifications

GTX 1650 RTX 2060 6GB
ArchitectureTuring Turing
Release date2019-04 2019-01
Video memory4 GB 6 GB
Memory typeGDDR5 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth128 GB/s 336 GB/s
Shading units896 1920
Boost clock1665 MHz 1680 MHz
Power draw (TDP)75 W 160 W
Recommended PSU300 W 500 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$149 $349

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 6GB

#26 / 69
Popularity score2.4/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

21

Average build price

$891

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 2060 6GB?

The RTX 2060 6GB is on average 17% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $244). With 1.414 FPS per euro, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 2060 6GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 272 FPS versus 317 FPS for the RTX 2060 6GB 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 A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 6GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 6GB. 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 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 6GB is the r5-5500 (6 builds).

How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?

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

How much does the RTX 2060 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 2060 6GB is available from $244. We track 30 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 6GB

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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