GeForce GTX 1650 vs P104-100

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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P104-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs P104-100 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 P104-100: 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

  • +113.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • P104-100 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.

P104-100

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,678 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 2 GB 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 113.9% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 3,678), 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 2 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 16nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. 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 P104-100 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

P104-100

The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the P104-100's 3,678 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 113.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the P104-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,920 (P104-100). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P104-100
G3D Mark Score
7,869+114%
3,678
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
896
1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
6.655 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1733 MHz+4%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
120+114%
L1 Cache
896 KB+24%
720 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 P104-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P104-100
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 P104-100 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 P104-100. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (P104-100) — the P104-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P104-100
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%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the P104-100's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The P104-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (P104-100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P104-100
TDP
75W
30W-60%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
122.6+17%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the P104-100 launched at $0. On MSRP, P104-100 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (P104-100) — the P104-100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P104-100
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
GP104
Release
April 23 2019
December 12 2017
Ranking
#323
#529

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