GeForce GTX 1650 vs Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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

✅+304.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1524.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3: it remains the more sensible modern option while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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.
❌971.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 75W, a 68W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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302% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅+304.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1524.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3: it remains the more sensible modern option while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 75W, a 68W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌971.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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302% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,947 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is a 2018 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 2018, 304.2% more raw performance headroom, and more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. 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 $450 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 304.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1524.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 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

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	94 FPS	88 FPS
medium	83 FPS	70 FPS
high	70 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	66 FPS
medium	74 FPS	53 FPS
high	60 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	29 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	136 FPS	88 FPS
medium	113 FPS	70 FPS
high	94 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	66 FPS
medium	62 FPS	48 FPS
high	44 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	38 FPS
medium	27 FPS	25 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	323 FPS	88 FPS
medium	283 FPS	70 FPS
high	205 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	66 FPS
medium	202 FPS	53 FPS
high	151 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	44 FPS
medium	117 FPS	35 FPS
high	79 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	261 FPS	88 FPS
medium	211 FPS	70 FPS
high	191 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	66 FPS
medium	158 FPS	53 FPS
high	135 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	44 FPS
medium	74 FPS	35 FPS
high	65 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 1,947 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 304.2%.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
G3D Mark Score	7,869+304%	1,947
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm

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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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
TDP	75W	7W-91%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	278.1+165%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 75.1% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.3 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).