GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 70.8% 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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-70.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+70.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 2070 Super 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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 13,444 — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design leads by 70.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 13,444+71% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 5.914 TFLOPS+98% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+44% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2.5 MB+184% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 175% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 352 GB/s+175% |
| 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 2070 Super 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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2070 Super 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,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-6% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 168.1+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | TU104 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #323 | #188 |
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