GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
111%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
110%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
110%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
110%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
109%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
109%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
107%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
105%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
104%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
104%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
104%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
103%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
102%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
101%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
101%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
100%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
99%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
98%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
98%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
96%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
95%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
94%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
93%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
92%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
92%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
91%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
91%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
90%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
89%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 301.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-301.3%)
Leading raw performance (+301.3%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 87% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 96% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+96%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 301.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
7,869
31,578+301%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
896
7680+757%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+1243%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2610 MHz+57%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
56
240+329%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
7.5 MB+752%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 293.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
12 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
504 GB/s+294%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 116.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
75W-74%
285W
Recommended PSU
300W-57%
700W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
229mm
285mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
110.8+6%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 87.3% less ($515 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 96.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$149-81%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$75-87%
$590
Performance per Dollar
104.9+96%
53.5
Codename
TU117
AD104
Release
April 23 2019
January 3 2023
Ranking
#323
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