GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

92%

#67

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

223%

#69

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

202%

#70

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

202%

#74

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

184%

#75

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

182%

#77

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

97%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

93%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+22.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

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 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 9,674 — the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design leads by 22.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1185 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,674+23%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.55 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+41%	1185 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	120+114%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.9 MB+116%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 264 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — a 106.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	264 GB/s+106%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). 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 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
TDP	75W	65W-13%
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	148.8+42%