GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 220

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 GT 220

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2253%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2164%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2139%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2135%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2131%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2119%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2092%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2084%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2065%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2060%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2035%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2030%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1994%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1993%

#272

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2484%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

100%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

88%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

84%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

83%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

83%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

82%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

79%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

78%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

76%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

75%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

74%

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 2008). 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 GT 220 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 3444.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 220.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3444.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3444.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ 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 $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2215.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 220.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2215.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 GT 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 220

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 GT 220

The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GT 220's 222 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 3444.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 220 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 240 (GeForce GT 220). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
G3D Mark Score	7,869+3445%	222
Architecture	Turing	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	896+273%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+380%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
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 GT 220 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 220) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 220). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.4	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce GT 220). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 220).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 220's 236W — a 103.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 220
TDP	75W-68%	236W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	104.9+11556%	0.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 220 costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2231.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).