GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 5070
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 5070 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 266.7% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-266.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+266.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $550 for the GeForce RTX 5070, it costs 86% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 100% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 5070
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 5070
The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 266.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2512 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 28,854+267% |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 6144+586% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 30.87 TFLOPS+935% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2512 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 56 | 192+243% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 6 MB+582% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 5070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 425% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 672 GB/s+425% |
| 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 5070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 229mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 229mm | 245mm |
| Height | 111mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 115.4+10% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 and now averages $550. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 86.4% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 52.5 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 99.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-73% | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-86% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+100% | 52.5 |
| Codename | TU117 | GB205 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #22 |
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