GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 645

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 645

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#232

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

536%

#234

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

486%

#235

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

485%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

441%

#240

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

438%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

93%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

93%

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GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

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 645 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 292.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 645.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+292.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-292.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 27.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 645

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 645

The GeForce GT 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,006 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GT 645's 2,006 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 292.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 645 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 645). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
G3D Mark Score	7,869+292%	2,006
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+448%	0.5445 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 645
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 645 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% 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 645) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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 645). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 645). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (1st Gen)
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 645's 32W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 645). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 645
TDP	75W	32W-57%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9+67%	62.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 645 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 645 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 133.7 (GeForce GT 645) — the GeForce GT 645 offers 27.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).