NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5 · 75 W
55
/ 100
From $149
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6500 XT
RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6 · 107 W
55
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1650 lands at 55 and Radeon RX 6500 XT at 55. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1650 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 6500 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
GeForce GTX 1650 55
vs 55 Radeon RX 6500 XT
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1650
55 raster 55
rt 50
ai 52
efficiency 70
Radeon RX 6500 XT
55 raster 55
rt 45
ai 40
efficiency 77
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 4 GB GDDR5 | 4 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 75 W | 107 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2022 |
GeForce GTX 1650
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1650 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 6500 XT? +
Both score 55 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1650 worth the price? +
At $149, GeForce GTX 1650 delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Radeon RX 6500 XT worth the price? +
At $199, Radeon RX 6500 XT delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 6500 XT last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.