GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce Go 6800

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 Go 6800

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2055%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1974%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1951%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1948%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1944%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1933%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1908%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1901%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1884%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1879%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1856%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1852%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1819%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1818%

#262

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2266%

#277

GeForce Go 6800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#278

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

97%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

96%

#283

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

94%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

92%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

91%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

88%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

84%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

80%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). 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 Go 6800 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 7323.6% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6800.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 6800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7323.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7323.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+3100%)	❌ 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

GeForce Go 6800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce Go 6800

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 Go 6800

The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce Go 6800's 106 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 7323.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce Go 6800 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1058 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 6800
G3D Mark Score	7,869+7324%	106
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1536+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.25 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+57%	1058 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+600%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 6800
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 Go 6800 has 128 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3100% 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 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 6800) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 6800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+3100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 6800
DirectX	12+20%	10.0
Vulkan	1.4	None
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce Go 6800). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 6800
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce Go 6800's 195W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6800). 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 Go 6800
TDP	75W-62%	195W
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+20880%	0.5