
GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

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
🚀 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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

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 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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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% |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce 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 |
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