GeForce GTX 1650 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

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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.

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

  • βœ…+555.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • ❌971.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 7W instead of 75W, a 68W reduction.
  • βœ…More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019βˆ’2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 vs 7,869).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is a 2020 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?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 555.8% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. 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?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 555.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (7W vs 75W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (7W vs 75W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 555.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low94 FPS54 FPS
medium83 FPS43 FPS
high70 FPS36 FPS
ultra58 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS40 FPS
medium74 FPS32 FPS
high60 FPS27 FPS
ultra50 FPS20 FPS
4K
low41 FPS24 FPS
medium39 FPS22 FPS
high27 FPS14 FPS
ultra24 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low136 FPS54 FPS
medium113 FPS43 FPS
high94 FPS36 FPS
ultra71 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS40 FPS
medium62 FPS32 FPS
high44 FPS25 FPS
ultra35 FPS19 FPS
4K
low36 FPS27 FPS
medium27 FPS18 FPS
high21 FPS14 FPS
ultra15 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low323 FPS54 FPS
medium283 FPS43 FPS
high205 FPS36 FPS
ultra169 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS40 FPS
medium202 FPS32 FPS
high151 FPS27 FPS
ultra117 FPS20 FPS
4K
low130 FPS27 FPS
medium117 FPS22 FPS
high79 FPS18 FPS
ultra50 FPS14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low261 FPS54 FPS
medium211 FPS43 FPS
high191 FPS36 FPS
ultra166 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS40 FPS
medium158 FPS32 FPS
high135 FPS27 FPS
ultra113 FPS20 FPS
4K
low99 FPS27 FPS
medium74 FPS22 FPS
high65 FPS18 FPS
ultra51 FPS14 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 1,200 β€” the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 555.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
7,869+556%
1,200
Architecture
Turing
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
12 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
896+1300%
64
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+233%
500 MHz
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W β€” a 165.9% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70Β°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
75W
7W-91%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70Β°C-7%
75
Perf/Watt
104.9
171.4+63%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) β€” the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
Lakefield GT2
Release
April 23 2019
May 28 2020
Ranking
#323
#893