GeForce GTX 1650
GRID T4-2Q
GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID T4-2Q 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 GRID T4-2Q 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 GRID T4-2Q: 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
2019Why buy it
- ✅+114.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Costs $696 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 1116.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
- ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- ✅GRID T4-2Q 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.
- ❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.
GRID T4-2Q
2015Why buy it
- ✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,668 vs 7,869).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌467.1% HIGHER MSRP$845 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID T4-2Q 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.
GRID T4-2Q
The GRID T4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,668 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GRID T4-2Q's 3,668 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 114.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+115% | 3,668 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+62% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+41% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+17% | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID T4-2Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% 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 GRID T4-2Q. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+544% | 16.3 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the GRID T4-2Q launched at $845. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 82.4% cheaper ($696 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.3 (GRID T4-2Q) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1127.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-82% | $845 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.8+1128% | 4.3 |
| Codename | TU117 | GM204 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #323 | #433 |
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