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

✅232.7% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 251.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce MX150: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce MX150 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌650% higher power demand at 75W vs 10W.

GeForce MX150

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 75W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GeForce MX150

2017

Why buy it

✅232.7% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 251.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce MX150: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce MX150 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 75W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌650% higher power demand at 75W vs 10W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than GeForce MX150?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1650 averages 232.7% more FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 2,252 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce MX150 is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, 249.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 232.7% more estimated average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data and 249.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 251.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce MX150 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce MX150 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $150 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 MX150 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
1080p
low	94 FPS	16 FPS
medium	83 FPS	10 FPS
high	70 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	7 FPS
medium	74 FPS	4 FPS
high	60 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	3 FPS
medium	39 FPS	2 FPS
high	27 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
1080p
low	136 FPS	61 FPS
medium	113 FPS	34 FPS
high	94 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	18 FPS
medium	62 FPS	11 FPS
high	44 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	5 FPS
medium	27 FPS	3 FPS
high	21 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
1080p
low	323 FPS	101 FPS
medium	283 FPS	81 FPS
high	205 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	76 FPS
medium	202 FPS	61 FPS
high	151 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	51 FPS
medium	117 FPS	41 FPS
high	79 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	25 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
1080p
low	261 FPS	73 FPS
medium	211 FPS	57 FPS
high	191 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	13 FPS
medium	158 FPS	10 FPS
high	135 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	9 FPS
medium	74 FPS	7 FPS
high	65 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	4 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce MX150

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 MX150

The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce MX150's 2,252 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 249.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce MX150 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce MX150). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
G3D Mark Score	7,869+249%	2,252
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+274%	0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+60%	1038 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	896 KB+522%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX150 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 GB/s (GeForce MX150) — a 166.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX150) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+167%	48 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX150). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 No (GeForce MX150). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 (GeForce MX150).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce MX150's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce MX150). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX150
TDP	75W	10W-87%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	225.2+115%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce MX150 launched at $150. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 0.7% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.0 (GeForce MX150) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 252% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).