GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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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 GTX 1050 Ti 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 23.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+23.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
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 $65), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($65)

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 6,350 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 23.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1392 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
G3D Mark Score	7,869+24%	6,350
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+40%	2.138 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+20%	1392 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	896 KB+211%	288 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+14%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). 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 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 211mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
TDP	75W	70W-7%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	211mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+16%	90.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti launched at $140 and now averages $65. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti costs 13.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 7.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).