GeForce GTX 1650 vs nForce 750a SLI

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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nForce 750a SLI

2013Core: 967 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs nForce 750a SLI 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 nForce 750a SLI: 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

  • +9380.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • nForce 750a SLI 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.
  • 150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.
  • 22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

nForce 750a SLI

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (83 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 9380.7% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 83), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 2013. 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs nForce 750a SLI 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.

nForce 750a SLI

The nForce 750a SLI is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 83 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the nForce 750a SLI's 83 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 9380.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the nForce 750a SLI uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (nForce 750a SLI).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
G3D Mark Score
7,869+9381%
83
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The nForce 750a SLI leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the nForce 750a SLI 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 nForce 750a SLI.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10_0 (nForce 750a SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
DirectX
12+20%
10_0
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs PureVideo HD (nForce 750a SLI). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
PureVideo HD
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
PureVideo HD
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the nForce 750a SLI's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The nForce 750a SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (nForce 750a SLI). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
TDP
75W
30W-60%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+3646%
2.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the nForce 750a SLI launched at $0. On MSRP, nForce 750a SLI was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (nForce 750a SLI) — the nForce 750a SLI offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650nForce 750a SLI
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
N14P-GT
Release
April 23 2019
April 1 2013
Ranking
#323
#616

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