GeForce GTX 670
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX 670 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. 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

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 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 46.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 670.

InsightGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-46.8%)
Leading raw performance (+46.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 73% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 155.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+155.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 670 scores 5,361 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 46.8%. The GeForce GTX 670 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
5,361
7,869+47%
Architecture
Kepler
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1344+50%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.634 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock
980 MHz
1665 MHz+70%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
112+100%
56
L1 Cache
112 KB
896 KB+700%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
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. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 670. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 670) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s+50%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
N/A
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC (1st Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 670) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC (3rd Gen)
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC (1st Gen)
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 670) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
170W
75W-56%
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
None
Length
241mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
82 C
70°C-15%
Perf/Watt
31.5
104.9+233%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 670 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 670 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 268.1 (GeForce GTX 670) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 670 offers 155.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 670GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$399
$149-63%
Avg Price (30d)
$20-73%
$75
Performance per Dollar
268.1+156%
104.9
Codename
GK104
TU117
Release
May 10 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#424
#323