GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 5050

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 5050

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

90%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 5050 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce RTX 5050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 117.1% 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 5050
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-117.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+117.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 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 $249 for the GeForce RTX 5050, it costs 70% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 52.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+52.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249)

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 5050

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 5050

The GeForce RTX 5050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 24 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2317 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,087 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 5050's 17,087 — the GeForce RTX 5050 leads by 117.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5050 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 5050). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 13.17 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5050). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2572 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
G3D Mark Score	7,869	17,087+117%
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	13.17 TFLOPS+341%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2572 MHz+54%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2.5 MB+184%
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
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 5050 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 5050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5050) — a 150% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5050. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 5050) — the GeForce RTX 5050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	320 GB/s+150%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5050). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5050). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5050).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	6th 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 5050's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5050). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 5050
TDP	75W-42%	130W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	131.4+25%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 5050 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 69.9% less ($174 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 68.6 (GeForce RTX 5050) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 52.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).