GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 545

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 545

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

970%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

932%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

921%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

919%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

917%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

912%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

901%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

897%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

889%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

887%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

876%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

874%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

858%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

858%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

99%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#150

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1070%

#165

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#166

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

100%

#169

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#170

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

98%

#171

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

98%

#174

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#175

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

96%

#176

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

94%

#177

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

94%

#180

Radeon HD 8310E

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 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). 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 545 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 605.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 545.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+605.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-605.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ 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 88.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 545.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+88.2%)	❌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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 545

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 545

The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GT 545's 1,115 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 605.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 545 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 144 (GeForce GT 545). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
G3D Mark Score	7,869+606%	1,115
Architecture	Turing	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+522%	144
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+620%	0.4147 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	896 KB+367%	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
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 545 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% 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 0.38 MB (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 545). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No NVENC (Fermi)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 545's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce GT 545 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (GeForce GT 545). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 545
TDP	75W	70W-7%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+560%	15.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 545 launched at $149 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 545 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 55.8 (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 88% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).