GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce Go 7900 GTX

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 GTX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1343%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1291%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1276%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1273%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1271%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1264%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1248%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1243%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1231%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1228%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1213%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1211%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1189%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1188%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#98

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#203

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1481%

#218

GeForce Go 7900 GTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

98%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

95%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

92%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#230

Radeon HD 7540D

MSRP: $67|Avg: $5

91%

#232

Radeon HD 8240

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#233

Radeon HD 6320

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ 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 Go 7900 GTX 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 2814.4% 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 GTX.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2814.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2814.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 GTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 GTX

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce Go 7900 GTX's 270 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2814.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GTX
G3D Mark Score	7,869+2814%	270
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2816+214%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	6.06 TFLOPS+103%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+55%	1075 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	176+214%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 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 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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 GTX). 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 GTX).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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 GTX's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. 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 GTX
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+9436%	1.1