GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
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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 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #50 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 GTX 1650 (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 180.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 (Mobile).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-180.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+180.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 75% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 42.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
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 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,968 points.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) scores 6,968 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 180.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,968 | 19,548+181% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3072+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.041 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+397% |
| Boost Clock | 1485 MHz | 2460 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 24 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 112.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 272 GB/s+113% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 24 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Volta/Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen (Volta/Turing) | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 78.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 87 vs 73°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-57% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 87 | 73°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 139.4 | 170.0+22% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) costs 74.9% less ($224 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.9 (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) offers 42% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-75% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.9+42% | 65.4 |
| Codename | TU116 | AD107 |
| Release | April 23 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #324 | #84 |
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