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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
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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.
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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 38.6% 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 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-38.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+38.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $81 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 33% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 6.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($81) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 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 SUPER scores 10,186 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 38.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,186 | 14,114+39% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1920+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.416 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+46% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+3% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 120+50% |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 1.9 MB+46% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 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 SUPER 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: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 336 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 101.9+16% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 32.5% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.8 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-54% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $81-33% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.8+7% | 117.6 |
| Codename | TU116 | TU106 |
| Release | November 22 2019 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #258 | #168 |
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