GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce 7300 GT

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 GeForce 7300 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

5219%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5014%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

4955%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4947%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4937%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

4909%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

4847%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4829%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4784%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

4771%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

4714%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4704%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

4619%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4616%

#311

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

5755%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

100%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

94%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

83%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

81%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

61%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

61%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

59%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

55%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

52%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6246% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7300 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6246%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6246%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)	❌ 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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1592.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce 7300 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1592.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

GeForce 7300 GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce 7300 GT

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 7300 GT

The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 124 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 6246%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce 7300 GT uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1860 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
G3D Mark Score	7,869+6246%	124
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	10752+1100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	40 TFLOPS+1240%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1860 MHz+12%
ROPs	32	112+250%
TMUs	56	336+500%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	10.5 MB+1093%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7300 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% 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 (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
DirectX	12+33%	9.0c
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (GeForce 7300 GT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,WMV,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 450W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce 7300 GT). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 7300 GT
TDP	75W-83%	450W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	229mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	104.9+34867%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce 7300 GT launched at $89 and now averages $20. The GeForce 7300 GT costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.2 (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1591.9% better value. The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).