GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce MX450

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

✅+111.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 254.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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67.8% HIGHER MSRP
$250 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

✅+111.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 254.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W 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.
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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67.8% HIGHER MSRP
$250 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than GeForce MX450?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 3,720 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce MX450 is a 2020 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 111.5% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB. 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 111.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 254.9%. GeForce MX450 is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (25W vs 75W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce MX450 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. GeForce MX450 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 newer architecture, lower power draw (25W vs 75W), and staying closer to $250 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 111.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 254.9%.

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 MX450 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	94 FPS	90 FPS
medium	83 FPS	80 FPS
high	70 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	80 FPS
medium	74 FPS	68 FPS
high	60 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	39 FPS
medium	39 FPS	37 FPS
high	27 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	136 FPS	125 FPS
medium	113 FPS	92 FPS
high	94 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	82 FPS
medium	62 FPS	56 FPS
high	44 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	21 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	323 FPS	167 FPS
medium	283 FPS	134 FPS
high	205 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	126 FPS
medium	202 FPS	100 FPS
high	151 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	84 FPS
medium	117 FPS	67 FPS
high	79 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	42 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	261 FPS	167 FPS
medium	211 FPS	134 FPS
high	191 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	126 FPS
medium	158 FPS	100 FPS
high	135 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	84 FPS
medium	74 FPS	67 FPS
high	65 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	42 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce MX450

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 MX450

The GeForce MX450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce MX450's 3,720 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 111.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce MX450 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 896 (GeForce MX450). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
G3D Mark Score	7,869+112%	3,720
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+6%	1575 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
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 MX450 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 80 GB/s (GeForce MX450) — a 60% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+60%	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce MX450's 25W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce MX450). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce MX450
TDP	75W	25W-67%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	148.8+42%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce MX450 launched at $250. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 40.4% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 14.9 (GeForce MX450) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 254.4% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).