GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

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 GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

158%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 63.9% 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 GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+63.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-63.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
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 GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

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 GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 4,800 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 63.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
G3D Mark Score	7,869+64%	4,800
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+35%	2.215 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+15%	1442 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	896 KB+211%	288 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) — a 52.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+52%	84 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+64%	64.0