GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce GTX 950M

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 950M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 950M

2015Core: 914 MHzBoost: 1124 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 GeForce GTX 950M

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
95%
#73
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
232%
#75
210%
#76
210%
#80
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
191%
#81
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
189%
#83
GeForce GTX 950M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
97%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
95%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
92%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
92%
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 950M 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 205.6% 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 950M.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 950M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+205.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-205.6%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 950M

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 950M

The GeForce GTX 950M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 914 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,575 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 950M's 2,575 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 205.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 950M uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 950M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 950M
G3D Mark Score
7,869+206%
2,575
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+40%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+107%
1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+48%
1124 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+40%
40
L1 Cache
896 KB+180%
320 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 950M
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 950M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% 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 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) — the GeForce GTX 950M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 950M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 950M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 950M
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
1x 6-pin
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+206%
34.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 950M
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
TU117
GM107
Release
April 23 2019
March 13 2015
Ranking
#323
#626