AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super is the faster graphics card, scoring 22/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 20/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT — roughly 10% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

AMD

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

20
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

22
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 6500 XTNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
Gaming score20/10022/100
VRAM4 GB4 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP107 W100 W
Boost clock2815 MHz1725 MHz
ReleaseJan 2022Nov 2019
MSRP$149.00$169.00

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super is the faster graphics card, scoring 22/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 20/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT — roughly 10% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super is faster for gaming, scoring 22/100 versus 20/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (about 10% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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