GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6500 XT, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6500 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $756 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€925
Performance
9%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 64-bit)
+33% Bandwidth (192 GB/s vs 144 GB/s)
+25% CUDA Cores (1,280 vs 1,024)
AMD
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Price
€169
Performance
8%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+63% Boost Clock (2,815 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6500 XT

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6500 XT starts at $169 EUR against $925 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~387% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is trading below its $200 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $766 EUR above its $159 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W versus 113W for the Radeon RX 6500 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (RDNA 2 vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6500 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 6500 XT?

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER worth the extra $756 EUR over the Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6500 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 6500 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,2801,024
Ray Tracing Cores16

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 6500 XT
Base Clock1,530 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,815 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 6500 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit64-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s144 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERRadeon RX 6500 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP100 W113 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedNov 2019Jan 2022