GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 670

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 2012). 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 670 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 46.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 670.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+46.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-46.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 73% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 155.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+155.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 670

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 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 670's 5,361 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 46.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 670 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
G3D Mark Score	7,869+47%	5,361
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1344+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+13%	2.634 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+70%	980 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+700%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
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 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 670. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 670) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	192 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
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 (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 670).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (3rd Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 670). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 82 C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 670
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-15%	82 C
Perf/Watt	104.9+233%	31.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 670 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTX 670 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 268.1 (GeForce GTX 670) — the GeForce GTX 670 offers 155.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).