GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 3070 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

108%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

108%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

108%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

107%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

107%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

107%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

106%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

106%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

106%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

105%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

105%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

103%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

101%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

100%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

100%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

100%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

99%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

98%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

98%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

97%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

96%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

96%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

94%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

94%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

92%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

91%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

91%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

90%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

89%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 196% 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 3070 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-196%)	✅Leading raw performance (+196%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $330 for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, it costs 77% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 48.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($330)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 23,295 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti leads by 196%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	7,869	23,295+196%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	6144+586%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+629%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1770 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	192+243%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	6 MB+582%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
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 3070 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 375% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	608 GB/s+375%
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 3070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
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 3070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 117.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
TDP	75W-74%	290W
Recommended PSU	300W-60%	750W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-10%	78°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+31%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 and now averages $330. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 77.3% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 70.6 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 48.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).