GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A5500 Mobile

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 165W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 17,120).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

RTX A5500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅+117.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌120% higher power demand at 165W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

RTX A5500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 165W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+117.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 17,120).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌120% higher power demand at 165W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A5500 Mobile better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. RTX A5500 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,120 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX A5500 Mobile is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 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?

RTX A5500 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 117.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 4 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. 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?

RTX A5500 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 117.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX A5500 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX A5500 Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

RTX A5500 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	94 FPS	218 FPS
medium	83 FPS	197 FPS
high	70 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	189 FPS
medium	74 FPS	163 FPS
high	60 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	81 FPS
medium	39 FPS	70 FPS
high	27 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	136 FPS	391 FPS
medium	113 FPS	334 FPS
high	94 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	276 FPS
medium	62 FPS	225 FPS
high	44 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	159 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	141 FPS
medium	27 FPS	118 FPS
high	21 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	80 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	323 FPS	770 FPS
medium	283 FPS	616 FPS
high	205 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	578 FPS
medium	202 FPS	462 FPS
high	151 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	289 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	385 FPS
medium	117 FPS	308 FPS
high	79 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	261 FPS	357 FPS
medium	211 FPS	308 FPS
high	191 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	269 FPS
medium	158 FPS	240 FPS
high	135 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	163 FPS
medium	74 FPS	139 FPS
high	65 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	90 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RTX A5500 Mobile

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.

RTX A5500 Mobile

The RTX A5500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,120 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 17,120 — the RTX A5500 Mobile leads by 117.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX A5500 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,424 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.27 TFLOPS (RTX A5500 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	7,869	17,120+118%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	7424+729%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	22.27 TFLOPS+646%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+11%	1500 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	232+314%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	7.3 MB+730%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A5500 Mobile offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (RTX A5500 Mobile) — the RTX A5500 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5500 Mobile). 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 (RTX A5500 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 165W — a 75% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX A5500 Mobile). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5500 Mobile
TDP	75W-55%	165W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+1%	103.8