GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce4 440

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 440

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce4 440 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 GeForce4 440 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 GeForce4 440: 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

  • 6866.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $320 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • Delivers 495277.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • GeForce4 440 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 127.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 33W.
  • 34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

GeForce4 440

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 33W instead of 75W, a 42W reduction.
  • Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 214.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $469 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($469 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6866.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 157280% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 5), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. 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 to buy today. It is $320 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $469, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 495277.3% (52.8 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce4 440 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

GeForce4 440

The GeForce4 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 157280%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
G3D Mark Score
7,869+157280%
5
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+133%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+230%
0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+42%
1176 MHz
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
56+133%
24
L1 Cache
896 KB+367%
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
DirectX
12+71%
7.0
Vulkan
1.4
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+207%
1.5
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
None
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
None
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
TDP
75W
33W-56%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
170mm
Height
111mm
100mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70
Perf/Watt
104.9+52350%
0.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 68.2% cheaper ($320 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce4 440
MSRP
$149-68%
$469
Performance per Dollar
52.8
0.0
Codename
TU117
GM108
Release
April 23 2019
March 13 2015
Ranking
#323
#847

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