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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅+2761.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2953.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than NVS 310: it remains the more sensible modern option while NVS 310 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌57.9% longer card at 229mm vs 145mm.

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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6.7% HIGHER MSRP
$159 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅+2761.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2953.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than NVS 310: it remains the more sensible modern option while NVS 310 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌57.9% longer card at 229mm vs 145mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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6.7% HIGHER MSRP
$159 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than NVS 310?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 275 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while NVS 310 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015, 2761.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 512 MB, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $10 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 2761.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2953.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is NVS 310 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. NVS 310 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $159 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
1080p
low	94 FPS	12 FPS
medium	83 FPS	10 FPS
high	70 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	9 FPS
medium	74 FPS	7 FPS
high	60 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	5 FPS
medium	39 FPS	3 FPS
high	27 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
1080p
low	136 FPS	12 FPS
medium	113 FPS	10 FPS
high	94 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	9 FPS
medium	62 FPS	7 FPS
high	44 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	6 FPS
medium	27 FPS	3 FPS
high	21 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
1080p
low	323 FPS	12 FPS
medium	283 FPS	10 FPS
high	205 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	9 FPS
medium	202 FPS	7 FPS
high	151 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	6 FPS
medium	117 FPS	5 FPS
high	79 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	3 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
1080p
low	261 FPS	12 FPS
medium	211 FPS	10 FPS
high	191 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	9 FPS
medium	158 FPS	7 FPS
high	135 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	6 FPS
medium	74 FPS	5 FPS
high	65 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and NVS 310

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.

NVS 310

The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the NVS 310's 275 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2761.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
G3D Mark Score	7,869+2761%	275
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+182%	1.058 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+61%	1033 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16 ×2
TMUs	56+75%	32 ×2
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The NVS 310 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 310 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
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 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	Fermi NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 9.8% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 310
TDP	75W	68W-9%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+2523%	4.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the NVS 310 launched at $159. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 6.3% less ($10 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.7 (NVS 310) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3005.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).