GeForce GTX 1650
VS
A10G

GeForce GTX 1650 vs A10G

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

A10G

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1710 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 A10G

#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
159%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
139%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
130%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
130%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
128%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
124%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
123%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
118%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
115%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
113%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
112%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
110%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
108%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
102%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
100%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
99%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
98%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
94%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
92%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
90%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
90%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
81%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
80%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
77%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
77%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
75%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
69%
#101
67%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The A10G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 72.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650A10G
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-72.8%)
Leading raw performance (+72.8%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 96% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1443.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650A10G
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1443.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)

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 1650 and A10G

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.

NVIDIA

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the A10G's 13,598 — the A10G leads by 72.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the A10G uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9,216 (A10G). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1710 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
G3D Mark Score
7,869
13,598+73%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
896
9216+929%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
31.52 TFLOPS+956%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1710 MHz+3%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
56
288+414%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
9 MB+923%
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the A10G has 24 GB. The A10G offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6 MB (A10G) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
24 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (A10G). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7th Gen (A10G). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the A10G's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (A10G). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs Unknown.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
TDP
75W-50%
150W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt
104.9+16%
90.7
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the A10G launched at $2500 and now averages $2000. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 96.3% less ($1925 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.8 (A10G) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1442.6% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650A10G
MSRP
$149-94%
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$75-96%
$2000
Performance per Dollar
104.9+1443%
6.8
Codename
TU117
GA102
Release
April 23 2019
April 12 2021
Ranking
#323
#182