GeForce 820M 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 820M is positioned at rank #341 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 820M

#331

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

901%

#333

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

817%

#334

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

815%

#338

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

741%

#339

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

736%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

94%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

92%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

91%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 820M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1532.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 820M.

Insight	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1532.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1532.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 553% better value per dollar than the GeForce 820M.

Insight	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+553%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 820M and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 820M

The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 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 820M scores 482 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1532.6%. The GeForce 820M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 820M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	482	7,869+1533%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+246%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1665 MHz+48%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	56+250%
L1 Cache	192 KB	896 KB+367%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 820M	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 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 820M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	None	1.4
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 820M) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 820M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	No	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 820M draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	14.6	104.9+618%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 820M costs 60% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce 820M) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 551.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).