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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.8 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅14.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 21.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅14.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 21.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.8 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 14.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 29.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is about 6.7% more expensive on MSRP at $159 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 14.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 29.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 21.3%. GeForce GTX 1650 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 100W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1650 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (75W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER currently gives you 29.4% higher G3D Mark and 14.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 21.3%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
1080p
low	94 FPS	96 FPS
medium	83 FPS	85 FPS
high	70 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	75 FPS
high	60 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	43 FPS
medium	39 FPS	41 FPS
high	27 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
1080p
low	136 FPS	200 FPS
medium	113 FPS	171 FPS
high	94 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	140 FPS
medium	62 FPS	115 FPS
high	44 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	81 FPS
medium	27 FPS	68 FPS
high	21 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
1080p
low	323 FPS	379 FPS
medium	283 FPS	333 FPS
high	205 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	308 FPS
medium	202 FPS	272 FPS
high	151 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	187 FPS
medium	117 FPS	161 FPS
high	79 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	77 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
1080p
low	261 FPS	270 FPS
medium	211 FPS	218 FPS
high	191 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	206 FPS
medium	158 FPS	163 FPS
high	135 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	100 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	65 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	52 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER's 10,186 — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER leads by 29.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	7,869	10,186+29%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.416 TFLOPS+48%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1725 MHz+4%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.3 MB+48%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	192 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+3%	101.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 6.3% less ($10 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 21.4% better value.