GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce GT 620

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 620

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 620

2012Core: 902 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 620

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1102%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1059%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1047%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1045%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1043%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1037%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1024%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1020%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1011%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1008%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
996%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
994%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
976%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
975%
#96
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
94%
#175
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1216%
#190
GeForce GT 620
MSRP: $59|Avg: $20
100%
#191
Radeon R7 A8-7600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $25
99%
#192
GeForce GTS 240
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
98%
#193
RADEON HD6370D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
97%
#194
Radeon HD 7310
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
97%
#195
GeForce GT 625
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
95%
#196
Radeon HD 5600/5700
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
94%
#197
GeForce GT 240
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
94%
#199
GeForce GT 705
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
94%
#200
Radeon HD 7340
MSRP: $25|Avg: $5
93%
#201
Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
90%
#202
GeForce GT 320
MSRP: $79|Avg: $30
90%
#203
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
89%
#204
Radeon HD 7580D
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
89%
#205
Radeon HD 7470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
88%
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 2012). 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 620 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 1928.1% 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 620.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1928.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1928.1%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 440.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 620.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+440.8%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 620

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 620

The GeForce GT 620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 388 points. Launch price was $99.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GT 620's 388 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1928.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 620 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 620). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
G3D Mark Score
7,869+1928%
388
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+133%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+331%
0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+75%
32
L1 Cache
896 KB+2700%
32 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 620 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% 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 620) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 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
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 620). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
DirectX
12+9%
11.0
Vulkan
1.4
None
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
3
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce GT 620). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
No
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 620's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce GT 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 250W (GeForce GT 620). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
TDP
75W
65W-13%
Recommended PSU
300W
250W-17%
Power Connector
None
None
Length
229mm
145mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+1648%
6.0
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 620 launched at $59 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 620 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 19.4 (GeForce GT 620) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 440.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 620
MSRP
$149
$59-60%
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$20-73%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+441%
19.4
Codename
TU117
GK107
Release
April 23 2019
June 5 2012
Ranking
#323
#837