GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024Core: 1980 MHzBoost: 2475 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 GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
111%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
111%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
111%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
110%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
109%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
109%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
108%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
107%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
106%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
105%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
105%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
103%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
103%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
101%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
101%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
100%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
99%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
99%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
98%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
97%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
97%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
95%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
95%
#58
Arc A380
MSRP: $149|Avg: $119
93%
#59
Radeon RX 9070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
92%
#60
Radeon RX 7900 XT
MSRP: $899|Avg: $630
92%
#61
GeForce RTX 4080
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800
82%
#62
Arc A310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
81%
#63
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
MSRP: $799|Avg: $800
80%
#64
Radeon RX 9070 XT
MSRP: $599|Avg: $700
77%
#65
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP: $749|Avg: $850
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 280.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 4070 SUPER
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-280.7%)
Leading raw performance (+280.7%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $600 for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, it costs 88% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 110.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+110.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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 4070 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 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 280.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score
7,869
29,958+281%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
7168+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
35.48 TFLOPS+1089%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2475 MHz+49%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
56
224+300%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
7 MB+695%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 293.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
12 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
504 GB/s+294%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 229mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
TDP
75W-66%
220W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length
229mm
245mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
136.2+30%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 and now averages $600. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 87.5% less ($525 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 49.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 110.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP
$149-75%
$599
Avg Price (30d)
$75-88%
$600
Performance per Dollar
104.9+110%
49.9
Codename
TU117
AD104
Release
April 23 2019
January 8 2024
Ranking
#323
#18