GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
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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 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 123.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). 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 RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+123.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 123.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,314 | 14,114+124% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1920+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+180% |
| Boost Clock | 1125 MHz | 1680 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 120+88% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1.9 MB+90% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336 GB/s+200% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-81% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 210.5+139% | 88.2 |
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