GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 740M

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 740M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

464%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

446%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

440%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

440%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

439%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

436%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

431%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

429%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

425%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

424%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

419%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

418%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

410%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

410%

#76

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

512%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

93%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

92%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

88%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

79%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

78%

#91

GeForce GT 740M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

91%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

89%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

88%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

87%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

86%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

84%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

81%

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 740M 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 906.3% 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 740M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 740M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+906.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-906.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 740M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 740M

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 740M

The GeForce GT 740M 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: 782 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 740M's 782 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 906.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 740M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 740M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+906%	782
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 740M
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 740M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% 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 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 740M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 740M
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M). 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,H.265 (GeForce GT 740M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 740M
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 740M's 64W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 740M). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GT 740M
TDP	75W	64W-15%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+760%	12.2