GeForce 315 vs GeForce GTX 1650

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3914.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 315.

Insight	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3914.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3914.8%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 315 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 315 and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 315

The GeForce 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 3914.8%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	196	7,869+3915%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+149%
Boost Clock	937 MHz	1665 MHz+78%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	240 KB	896 KB+273%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 315) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	10.1	12+19%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	None	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	20W-73%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	168mm	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	9.8	104.9+970%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 315 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce 315 costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 315) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce 315 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 315 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).