GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 420

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 420

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1326%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1274%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1259%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1257%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1254%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1247%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1232%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1227%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1216%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1212%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1198%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1195%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1174%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1173%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#199

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1463%

#214

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

100%

#215

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

100%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

97%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

94%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

91%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

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 420 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 1721.5% 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 420.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1721.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1721.5%)
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. Priced at $75 versus $79 for the GeForce GT 420, it costs 5% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1818.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1818.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79)

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 420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 420

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 420

The GeForce GT 420 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: 432 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 420's 432 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1721.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 420 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1722%	432
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 420
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 420 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 420) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
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 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (GeForce GT 420). 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,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
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,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 420's 64W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 250W (GeForce GT 420). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 420
TDP	75W	64W-15%
Recommended PSU	300W	250W-17%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9+1443%	6.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 420 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 5.1% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.5 (GeForce GT 420) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1807.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).