
GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce 510

GeForce GTX 1650
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2613.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 510.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2613.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2613.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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. Although it costs $75 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 442.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce 510.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+442.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GeForce 510

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.

GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce 510's 290 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2613.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+2613% | 290 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+59% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+44% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2 MB+127% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% 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 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 25W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+804% | 11.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 510 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 443.5% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $99-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $15-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+444% | 19.3 |
| Codename | TU117 | GA107 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #323 | #407 |
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