GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

2022Core: 915 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz
RTX family
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 3070 Ti Mobile: 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 140W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 3070 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

  • 118.8% 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 86.7% higher power demand at 140W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 118.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 123.9% in PassMark G3D (17,621 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and 44 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 lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 5632 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 44 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 17,621 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile leads by 123.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score
7,869
17,621+124%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
896
5632+529%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
15.88 TFLOPS+432%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+18%
1410 MHz
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
56
176+214%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
5.5 MB+525%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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 3070 Ti Mobile carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). 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 RTX 3070 Ti Mobile).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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 RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 140W — a 60.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
TDP
75W-46%
140W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
125.9+20%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
GA104
Release
April 23 2019
January 4 2022
Ranking
#323
#100

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