GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
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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. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is positioned at rank 90 and the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is on rank 12, so the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 970XM FORCE and GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 15 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,968 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE scores 6,707 and the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) reaches 6,968 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 3.195 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,707 | 6,968+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+25% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.657 TFLOPS | 3.195 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 1560 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.47 MB | 1 MB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) — a 6.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 120 GB/s | 128 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE draws 81W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)'s 50W — a 47.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE | GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 81W | 50W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 82.8 | 139.4+68% |
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