GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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 GTX 1650 Max-Q is positioned at rank #5 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 GTX 1650 Max-Q

#5

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

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100%

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

100%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

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90%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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90%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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82%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

81%

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Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

80%

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 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,314 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti reaches 6,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 1392 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
G3D Mark Score	6,314	6,350
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024+33%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS+8%	2.138 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1125 MHz	1392 MHz+24%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64+33%	48
L1 Cache	1 MB+257%	0.28 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 70W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.