GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016Core: 1443 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1650 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • 17.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 220% higher power demand at 240W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 75W instead of 240W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 126.1% in PassMark G3D (17,790 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1443 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 240W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 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 GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) scores 17,790 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) leads by 126.1%. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
17,790+126%
7,869
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4096+357%
896
Boost Clock
1645 MHz
1665 MHz+1%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel). Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s+100%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd 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 GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) draws 240W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
240W
75W-69%
Recommended PSU
650W
300W-54%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
74.1
104.9+42%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Codename
Pascal GP104 SLI
TU117
Release
August 16 2016
April 23 2019
Ranking
#116
#323

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