GeForce GTX 1650 vs T400 4GB

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB: 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

  • +106.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $10 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
  • Delivers 120.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • 46.8% longer card at 229mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.
  • Measures 156mm instead of 229mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 6.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $159 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($159 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 106.9% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 3,803), 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. 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 $10 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $159, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 120.8% (52.8 vs 23.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs T400 4GB 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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 106.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score
7,869+107%
3,803
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896+133%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+173%
1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+17%
1425 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+133%
24
L1 Cache
896 KB+133%
384 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The T400 4GB leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
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 T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
DirectX
12
12_0
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
TDP
75W
30W-60%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
156mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
126.8+21%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 6.3% cheaper ($10 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 120.9% better value. The newer card here is T400 4GB (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650T400 4GB
MSRP
$149-6%
$159
Performance per Dollar
52.8+121%
23.9
Codename
TU117
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
May 6 2021
Ranking
#323
#518

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