GeForce GT 1030 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 Per Dollar

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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 GT 1030 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 226.9% 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 GT 1030.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-226.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+226.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $95 for the GeForce GT 1030, it costs 21% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 314.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+314.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95)	✅More affordable ($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 GT 1030 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.

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 GT 1030 scores 2,407 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 226.9%. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	2,407	7,869+227%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+165%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1665 MHz+13%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	144 KB	896 KB+522%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	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 GT 1030 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	None	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	145mm	229mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	80.2	104.9+31%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 21.1% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 314.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).