GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 2060

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 123.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). 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 RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+123.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 86.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+86.4%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design scores 6,309 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 123.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	6,309	14,114+124%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1024	1920+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.458 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+162%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1680 MHz+40%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	120+88%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.9 MB+90%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	336 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	126.2+43%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 86.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).