GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 109.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-109.4%)
Leading raw performance (+109.4%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
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 $160 for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, it costs 53% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 1.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($160)

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 RTX 2060 SUPER

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 RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 16,477 — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER leads by 109.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
G3D Mark Score
7,869
16,477+109%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
2176+143%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
7.181 TFLOPS+141%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1650 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
136+143%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
2.1 MB+139%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
TDP
75W-57%
175W
Recommended PSU
300W-45%
550W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
229mm
229mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
70
Perf/Watt
104.9+11%
94.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 and now averages $160. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 53.1% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 103.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1.8% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
MSRP
$149-63%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$75-53%
$160
Performance per Dollar
104.9+2%
103.0
Codename
TU117
TU106
Release
April 23 2019
July 9 2019
Ranking
#323
#121