
GeForce GTX 1650 vs CMP 40HX

GeForce GTX 1650
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CMP 40HX
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $120 for the CMP 40HX, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 43.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+43.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 CMP 40HX

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.

CMP 40HX
The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the CMP 40HX's 8,749 — the CMP 40HX leads by 11.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 8,749+11% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2304+157% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 7.603 TFLOPS+155% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 144+157% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2.3 MB+161% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs No.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | No |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-59% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+122% | 47.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 37.5% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 43.9% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-79% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-38% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+44% | 72.9 |
| Codename | TU117 | TU106 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #323 | #302 |
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