GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 1650 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: 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 1650 Max-Q

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅205.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 205.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 175.6% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 6,314), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

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 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 175.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,314	17,400+176%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1024	4352+325%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+857%
Boost Clock	1125 MHz	2535 MHz+125%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	136+113%
L1 Cache	1 MB	4.3 MB+330%
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	256 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU'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 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.