GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce Go 7900 GS

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 7900 GS

#373

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1220%

#375

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1106%

#376

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1103%

#380

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1003%

#381

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

996%

#383

GeForce Go 7900 GS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

97%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

96%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

95%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

94%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

93%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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 2013). 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 7900 GS 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 4320.8% 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 Go 7900 GS.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4320.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4320.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	—

💎 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 7900 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce Go 7900 GS

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 7900 GS

The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 178 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 4320.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce Go 7900 GS uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
G3D Mark Score	7,869+4321%	178
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
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 7900 GS 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
DirectX	12+33%	9.0c
Vulkan	1.4	None
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 No (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GS
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+1678%	5.9