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 5060 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 5060: 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

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 145W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.8 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅145.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 32% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌93.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 145.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 164.8% in PassMark G3D (20,836 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce GTX 1650 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 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 RTX 5060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 32% (69.7 vs 52.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 20,836 — the GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 164.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2497 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	7,869	20,836+165%
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	3840+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	19.18 TFLOPS+543%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2497 MHz+50%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	120+114%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	3.8 MB+332%
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5060 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1650 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 63.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	75W-48%	145W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	104.9	143.7+37%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 50.2% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 32% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5060 (2025 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP	$149-50%	$299
Performance per Dollar	52.8	69.7+32%
Codename	TU117	GB206
Release	April 23 2019	May 19 2025
Ranking	#323	#69

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