GeForce GTX 1650 vs TITAN Xp

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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TITAN Xp

2017Core: 1405 MHzBoost: 1582 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs TITAN Xp: 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 $1,050 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
  • Delivers 237.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 15.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
  • TITAN Xp is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than TITAN Xp across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 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.

TITAN Xp

2017

Why buy it

  • 108.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2017 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 704.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.
  • 16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
TITAN Xp is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 108.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 138.3% in PassMark G3D (18,752 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,050 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $1,199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 237.7% (52.8 vs 15.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. TITAN Xp still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs TITAN Xp 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

TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1405 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,752 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the TITAN Xp's 18,752 — the TITAN Xp leads by 138.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
G3D Mark Score
7,869
18,752+138%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
896
3840+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
12.15 TFLOPS+307%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+5%
1582 MHz
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
56
240+329%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
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 TITAN Xp carries 12 GB. TITAN Xp gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 327.9% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 384-bit on the TITAN Xp. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
12 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
547.7 GB/s+328%
Bus Width
128-bit
384-bit+200%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.4+27%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 5.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 600W (TITAN Xp). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
TDP
75W-70%
250W
Recommended PSU
300W-50%
600W
Power Connector
None
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+40%
75.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 87.6% cheaper ($1050 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.6 (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 238.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650TITAN Xp
MSRP
$149-88%
$1199
Performance per Dollar
52.8+238%
15.6
Codename
TU117
GP102
Release
April 23 2019
April 6 2017
Ranking
#323
#87

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