
GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 470

GeForce GTX 1650
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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.
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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 GTX 470 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 150.2% higher G3D Mark score and 220% 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 GTX 470.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+150.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-150.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+220%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $349 for the GeForce GTX 470, it costs 79% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1064.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1064.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 470

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 470
The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 470's 3,145 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 150.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+150% | 3,145 |
| Architecture | Turing | Fermi |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+100% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+174% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 56 | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB | 896 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+59% | 0.63 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 220% 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 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+220% | 1.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+59% | 0.63 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 96.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 93.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-65% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-45% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-25% | 93 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+618% | 14.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 78.5% less ($274 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1065.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-57% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-79% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+1066% | 9.0 |
| Codename | TU117 | GF100 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #323 | #572 |
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