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

✅+560.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $551 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3001.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than NVS 810: it remains the more sensible modern option while NVS 810 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.
❌15.7% longer card at 229mm vs 198mm.

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 198mm instead of 229mm, a 31mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,192 vs 7,869).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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369.8% HIGHER MSRP
$700 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

✅+560.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $551 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3001.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than NVS 810: it remains the more sensible modern option while NVS 810 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Measures 198mm instead of 229mm, a 31mm 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.
❌15.7% longer card at 229mm vs 198mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,192 vs 7,869).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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369.8% HIGHER MSRP
$700 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than NVS 810?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,192 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while NVS 810 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, 560.2% more raw performance headroom, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 $551 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $700 MSRP, and you are getting 560.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 3001.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is NVS 810 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. NVS 810 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 $700 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 810 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
1080p
low	94 FPS	33 FPS
medium	83 FPS	21 FPS
high	70 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	16 FPS
medium	74 FPS	9 FPS
high	60 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	5 FPS
medium	39 FPS	3 FPS
high	27 FPS	2 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 810
1080p
low	136 FPS	54 FPS
medium	113 FPS	40 FPS
high	94 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	22 FPS
medium	62 FPS	14 FPS
high	44 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	6 FPS
medium	27 FPS	4 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 810
1080p
low	323 FPS	54 FPS
medium	283 FPS	43 FPS
high	205 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	40 FPS
medium	202 FPS	32 FPS
high	151 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	27 FPS
medium	117 FPS	21 FPS
high	79 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
1080p
low	261 FPS	54 FPS
medium	211 FPS	43 FPS
high	191 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	40 FPS
medium	158 FPS	32 FPS
high	135 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	27 FPS
medium	74 FPS	21 FPS
high	65 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and NVS 810

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 810

The NVS 810 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: 1,192 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the NVS 810's 1,192 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 560.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
G3D Mark Score	7,869+560%	1,192
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 810 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 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 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 8.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	8+167%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 5
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 9.8% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 198mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	NVS 810
TDP	75W	68W-9%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	198mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+499%	17.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the NVS 810 launched at $700. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 78.7% less ($551 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.7 (NVS 810) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3005.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).