GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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 4090 Mobile

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

177%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

174%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

125%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

120%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

#58

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

86%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

83%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 243.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 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 4090 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-243.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+243.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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 4090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1335 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,048 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile's 27,048 — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 243.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	7,869	27,048+244%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896	9728+986%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	32.98 TFLOPS+1005%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1695 MHz+2%
ROPs	32	112+250%
TMUs	56	304+443%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	9.5 MB+980%
L2 Cache	1 MB	64 MB+6300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) — a 350% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	576 GB/s+350%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	64 MB+6300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
TDP	75W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	225.4+115%