GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 119.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+119.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-119.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.
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 RTX 5060 Mobile scores 17,300 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile leads by 119.9%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 3 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,300+120% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+414% | 896 |
| Boost Clock | 2430 MHz+46% | 1665 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s+200% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 75W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 300W-54% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.4+43% | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | GN22-X4 | TU117 |
| Release | January 2 2025 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #não classificado | #323 |
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