Valorant
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GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is quite a bit slower than the Radeon RX 6500 XT on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Radeon RX 6500 XT10% Score
- Up to 69% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 9 months newer
- Available for $345.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 6500 XT has 150% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6500 XT fills pixels 150% faster.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT maps textures 150% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q moves data 11% faster.
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GDDR6128-bit
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64-bitGeForce 16 Mobile
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Navi II (RX 6000)Mobile
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6500 XT. It's 10% faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q on average across 100+ games, scoring 10/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6500 XT than GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q?expand_more
10% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6500 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 10/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 11/100, Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 10/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q or Radeon RX 6500 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the stronger pick at 10/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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