GeForce 7300 GT 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 7300 GT is positioned at rank #326 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

5219%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5014%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

4955%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4947%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4937%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

4909%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

4847%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4829%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4784%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

4771%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

4714%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4704%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

4619%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4616%

#311

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

5755%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

100%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

94%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

83%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

81%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

61%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

61%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

59%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

55%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

52%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6246% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7300 GT.

Insight	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6246%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6246%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1592.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce 7300 GT.

Insight	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1592.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 7300 GT Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7300 GT and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 7300 GT

The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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 7300 GT scores 124 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 6246%. The GeForce 7300 GT is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	124	7,869+6246%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	10752+1100%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	40 TFLOPS+1240%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1860 MHz+12%	1665 MHz
ROPs	112+250%	32
TMUs	336+500%	56
L1 Cache	10.5 MB+1093%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7300 GT	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 7300 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	4 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	9.0c	12+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.4
OpenGL	2.1	4.6+119%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7300 GT) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	None	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7300 GT draws 450W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 170mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 7300 GT	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	450W	75W-83%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	170mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	0.3	104.9+34867%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 7300 GT launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce 7300 GT costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1591.9% better value. The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).