GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTS 350M

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 GTS 350M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

952%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

915%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

904%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

902%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

901%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

895%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

884%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

881%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

873%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

870%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

860%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

858%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

843%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

842%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

98%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#147

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1050%

#162

GeForce GTS 350M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

99%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#166

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

98%

#167

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

96%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

94%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

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 2010). 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 GTS 350M 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 1965.4% 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 GTS 350M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1965.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1965.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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	—

💎 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 GTS 350M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTS 350M

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 GTS 350M

The GeForce GTS 350M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTS 350M's 381 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1965.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTS 350M uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 350M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 350M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+1965%	381
Architecture	Turing	Fermi
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+367%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+396%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	896 KB+250%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
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 GTS 350M 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 GTS 350M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
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 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 350M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
DirectX	12+8%	11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 350M). 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-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 350M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTS 350M's 106W — a 34.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 350M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTS 350M
TDP	75W-29%	106W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+2814%	3.6