GeForce FX 5100
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce FX 5100 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5100

2025Core: 2017 MHzBoost: 2407 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 FX 5100 is positioned at rank #379 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 FX 5100

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
90675%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
87113%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
86100%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
85950%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
85775%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
85288%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
84213%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
83900%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
83125%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
82900%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
81900%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
81725%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
80250%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
80200%
#364
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
100000%
#379
GeForce FX 5100
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#380
GeForce FX 5600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $10
88%
#381
GeForce FX 5600XT
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
88%
#382
GeForce3 Ti 200
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
38%
#383
GeForce4 Ti 4200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $5
38%
#384
GeForce4 Ti 4800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
25%
#385
GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
25%
#386
GeForce4 MX 460
MSRP: $179|Avg: $15
25%
#387
GeForce4 Ti 4400
MSRP: $299|Avg: $49
25%
#388
GeForce4 Ti 4600
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
25%
#389
RADEON 7500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $50
25%
#390
GeForce3 Ti 500
MSRP: $349|Avg: $49
13%
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 FX 5100 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce FX 5100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 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 98262.5% 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 FX 5100.

InsightGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-98262.5%)
Leading raw performance (+98262.5%)
Longevity
Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
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

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 13015% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5100.

InsightGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+13015%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($10)
⚠️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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5100 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5100

The GeForce FX 5100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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 FX 5100 scores 8 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 98262.5%. The GeForce FX 5100 is built on Rankine while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5100) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
8
7,869+98263%
Architecture
Rankine
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
21760+2329%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
104.8 TFLOPS+3412%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2407 MHz+45%
1665 MHz
ROPs
176+450%
32
TMUs
680+1114%
56
L1 Cache
21.3 MB+2320%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
96 MB+9500%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce 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 FX 5100 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: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce FX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce 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
96 MB+9500%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
9.0a
12+33%
Vulkan
N/A
1.4
OpenGL
1.5
4.6+207%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5100) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: None vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
None
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
None
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5100 draws 575W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 153.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5100) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 160mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
575W
75W-87%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Legacy
None
Length
160mm
229mm
Height
100mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65-7%
70°C
Perf/Watt
0.0
104.9
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5100 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce FX 5100 costs 86.7% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 13012.5% better value. The GeForce FX 5100 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce FX 5100GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$100-33%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$10-87%
$75
Performance per Dollar
0.8
104.9+13013%
Codename
GB202
TU117
Release
January 30 2025
April 23 2019
Ranking
#3
#323