GeForce 920M
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 920M vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 920M is positioned at rank #355 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 920M

#345
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1000%
#347
906%
#348
904%
#352
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
822%
#353
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
816%
#355
GeForce 920M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
98%
#361
98%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
97%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
96%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
92%
#370
GeForce GT 730A
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
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 920M 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 997.5% 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 920M.

InsightGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-997.5%)
Leading raw performance (+997.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

💎 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920M and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 920M scores 717 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 997.5%. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
717
7,869+997%
Architecture
Maxwell
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
256
896+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5084 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+487%
Boost Clock
993 MHz
1665 MHz+68%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
24
56+133%
L1 Cache
128 KB
896 KB+600%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce 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 920M 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.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce 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
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
11.0
12+9%
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
1
3+200%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920M) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 920M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
No
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
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 920M draws 16W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) 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.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
16W-79%
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
44.8
104.9+134%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
GM108
TU117
Release
March 25 2016
April 23 2019
Ranking
#864
#323