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GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A1000

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A1000

2024Core: 727 MHzBoost: 1462 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A1000 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
RTX A1000
8 GB 50
10,814
+37.4%
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX Titan
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080

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 RTX A1000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low94 FPS
medium83 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low107 FPS
medium90 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra50 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low136 FPS
medium113 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low120 FPS
medium97 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra57 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low323 FPS
medium283 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra169 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low487 FPS
medium389 FPS
high324 FPS
ultra243 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low261 FPS
medium211 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra166 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low243 FPS
medium209 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra142 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low166 FPS
medium154 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra119 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low146 FPS
medium128 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra89 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low77 FPS
medium59 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra34 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low80 FPS
medium61 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low59 FPS
medium41 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra25 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low110 FPS
medium94 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra65 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low79 FPS
medium62 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra36 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low87 FPS
medium71 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1650
low75 FPS
medium59 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra35 FPS
1080P
RTX A1000
low104 FPS
medium82 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra59 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A1000: 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

  • ✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 265.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 14.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than RTX A1000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.
  • ❌40.5% longer card at 229mm vs 163mm.

RTX A1000

2024

Why buy it

  • ✅31.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 163mm instead of 229mm, a 66mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌
    402.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $749 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RTX A1000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 31.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 37.4% in PassMark G3D (10,814 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTX A1000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019. 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 to buy today. It is $600 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $749, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 265.8% (52.8 vs 14.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, RTX A1000 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A1000 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

RTX A1000

The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX A1000's 10,814 — the RTX A1000 leads by 37.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX A1000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (RTX A1000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1462 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
G3D Mark Score
7,869
10,814+37%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
896
2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
6.737 TFLOPS+126%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+14%
1462 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
72+29%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
2.3 MB+161%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 carries 8 GB. RTX A1000 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 128-bit on the RTX A1000. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000) — the RTX A1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX A1000's 50W — a 40% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (RTX A1000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 163mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
TDP
75W
50W-33%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
163mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
216.3+106%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the RTX A1000 launched at $749. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 80.1% cheaper ($600 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 14.4 (RTX A1000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 266.7% better value. The newer card here is RTX A1000 (2024 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX A1000
MSRP
$149-80%
$749
Performance per Dollar
52.8+267%
14.4
Codename
TU117
GA107
Release
April 23 2019
April 16 2024
Ranking
#323
#251
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