GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #65 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

98%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#55

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

206%

#57

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

187%

#58

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

187%

#62

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

170%

#63

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

169%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $100 for the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 54.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+54.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($65)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,309 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design scores 6,309 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti reaches 6,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1392 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
G3D Mark Score	6,309	6,350
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024+33%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.458 TFLOPS+15%	2.138 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1392 MHz+16%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64+33%	48
L1 Cache	1 MB+257%	0.28 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
TDP	50W-29%	70W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	211mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	126.2+39%	90.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers 54.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).