GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. 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 960 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 28.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+28.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	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 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 40% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 29.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+29.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️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.

GeForce GTX 960 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 960 scores 6,133 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 28.3%. The GeForce GTX 960 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	6,133	7,869+28%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1024+14%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.413 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1665 MHz+41%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64+14%	56
L1 Cache	384 KB	896 KB+133%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce 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: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 960) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	128 GB/s+14%
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 960) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 960) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	400W	300W-25%
Power Connector	6-pin	None
Length	241mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75 C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	61.3	104.9+71%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 40% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 29.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).