GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 340

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 340

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

983%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

944%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

933%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

932%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

930%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

925%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

913%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

909%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

901%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

899%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

888%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

886%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

870%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

869%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#155

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1084%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

99%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

97%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

95%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

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 GT 340 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 966.3% 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 340.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+966.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-966.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 184.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 340.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+184.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 340 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 340

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 340

The GeForce GT 340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 738 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GT 340's 738 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 966.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 340 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 340). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
G3D Mark Score	7,869+966%	738
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+291%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	896 KB+2700%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
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 340 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% 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 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 340) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 340). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
DirectX	12+8%	11.1 (10_1)
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (GeForce GT 340). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 340).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 340's 64W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (GeForce GT 340). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 340
TDP	75W	64W-15%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	104.9+812%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 340 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 340 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 36.9 (GeForce GT 340) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 184.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).