GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅54.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 54.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 35.7% in PassMark G3D (10,676 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 2060 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 960 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,676 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)'s 10,676 — the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) leads by 35.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.608 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,869	10,676+36%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.608 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+39%	1200 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	120+114%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.9 MB+116%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel). Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel). L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	336 GB/s+163%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP9
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 RTX 2060 (móvel)'s 115W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
TDP	75W-35%	115W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+13%	92.8