AMD Radeon RX 6650M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 6650M and the RTX 2060 Laptop with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX 6650M is ~8% faster than the RTX 2060 Laptop on average at 1080p.
RX 6650M
- Index (1080p)
- 36/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- FSR
RTX 2060 Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 33/100
- VRAM
- 6 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RX 6650M | RTX 2060 Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 40 | 37 | +8% |
| 1440p | 28 | 27 | +4% |
| 4K | 11 | 11 | = |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 6650M and RTX 2060 Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 6650M | RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| TDP | 120W | 90W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 36 | 33 |
| Score 1440p | 28 | 27 |
| Score 4K | 15 | 15 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | — |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 6650M | RTX 2060 Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 42FPS | 38FPS | RX 6650M |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 32FPS | 30FPS | RX 6650M |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 40FPS | 37FPS | RX 6650M |
| Marathon | 40FPS | 37FPS | RX 6650M |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 36FPS | 33FPS | RX 6650M |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 44FPS | 40FPS | RX 6650M |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 40FPS | 37FPS | RX 6650M |
| 007 First Light | 40FPS | 37FPS | RX 6650M |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 35FPS | 32FPS | RX 6650M |
| Pathologic 3 | 50FPS | 46FPS | RX 6650M |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 6650M wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 6650M as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 6650M with the RTX 2060 Laptop.
Which is better, the RX 6650M or the RTX 2060 Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the RX 6650M is 8% faster than the RTX 2060 Laptop. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RX 6650M averages 11 FPS and the RTX 2060 Laptop 11 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 8% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.