
GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce 840M

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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 840M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 615.4% 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 840M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+615.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-615.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce 840M

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 840M
The GeForce 840M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce 840M's 1,100 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 615.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce 840M uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce 840M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+615% | 1,100 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+133% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+246% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+48% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+250% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+367% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 840M 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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.0 (GeForce 840M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 840M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 840M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | NVENC 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce 840M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce 840M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+215% | 33.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | GM108 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #323 | #854 |
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