GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce GTX 1070

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

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 GTX 1070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 71.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-71.6%)
Leading raw performance (+71.6%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $80 (vs $75), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 60.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+60.9%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1070

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 13,507 — the GeForce GTX 1070 leads by 71.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
G3D Mark Score
7,869
13,507+72%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
896
1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
6.463 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1683 MHz+1%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
120+114%
L1 Cache
896 KB+24%
720 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
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 1070 has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) — the GeForce GTX 1070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
256 GB/s+100%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
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 1070). 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,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
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,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
TDP
75W-50%
150W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+17%
90.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 6.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 60.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1070
MSRP
$149-61%
$379
Avg Price (30d)
$75-6%
$80
Performance per Dollar
104.9
168.8+61%
Codename
TU117
GP104
Release
April 23 2019
June 10 2016
Ranking
#323
#185