GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 950

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 950 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 46.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+46.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-46.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 36% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 6.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($48)

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 950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 950

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 950

The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 950's 5,357 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 46.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1188 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
G3D Mark Score	7,869+47%	5,357
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+64%	1.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+40%	1188 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 950
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 950 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 106 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950) — a 20.8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+21%	106 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 950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 2nd 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 950's 90W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 202mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 950
TDP	75W-17%	90W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	202mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+76%	59.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 and now averages $48. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 36% less ($27 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 6.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).