GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 275

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 275

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1338%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1286%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1271%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1269%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1266%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1259%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1243%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1238%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1227%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1224%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1209%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1206%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1185%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1184%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

94%

#98

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#202

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1476%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

98%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

94%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

92%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#230

Radeon HD 7540D

MSRP: $67|Avg: $5

91%

#232

Radeon HD 8240

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

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 2009). 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 275 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 483.3% higher G3D Mark score and 357.1% more VRAM (4 GB vs 896 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 275.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+483.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-483.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+357.1%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $249 for the GeForce GTX 275, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1836.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1836.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249)

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 275 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 275

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 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 275's 1,349 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 483.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
G3D Mark Score	7,869+483%	1,349
Architecture	Turing	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	896+273%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+343%	0.6739 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+14%	28
TMUs	56	80+43%
L2 Cache	1 MB+355%	0.22 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
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 275 has 896 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 357.1% 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 0.22 MB (GeForce GTX 275) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+357%	0.875 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+355%	0.22 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
DirectX	12+9%	11 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 98% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 275
TDP	75W-66%	219W
Recommended PSU	300W-45%	550W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+1592%	6.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 69.9% less ($174 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1842.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).