GeForce GTS 250 vs GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce GTS 250
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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 GTS 250 is positioned at rank #246 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). 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 GTS 250 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 1283% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 250.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1283%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1283%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| 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 268.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTS 250.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+268.8%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250 and GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
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 GTS 250 scores 569 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1283%. The GeForce GTS 250 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 569 | 7,869+1283% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Turing |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 896+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+396% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 896 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTS 250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 250) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 250) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250 draws 106W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 34.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTS 250) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 75W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 70°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4 | 104.9+1843% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTS 250 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 269.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-13% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4 | 104.9+269% |
| Codename | GF106 | TU117 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #791 | #323 |
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