GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce3 Ti 500

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 GeForce3 Ti 500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

725400%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696900%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

688800%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

687600%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686200%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

682300%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

673700%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

671200%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

665000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

663200%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

655200%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

653800%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

642000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

641600%

#375

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

800000%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce3 Ti 500 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 GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 262200% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3 Ti 500.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+262200%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-262200%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 171269.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 500.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+171269.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($49)

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

GeForce3 Ti 500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce3 Ti 500

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.

GeForce3 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 3 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 262200%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce3 Ti 500 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2407 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
G3D Mark Score	7,869+262200%	3
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	21760+2329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+3412%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2407 MHz+45%
ROPs	32	176+450%
TMUs	56	680+1114%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	21.3 MB+2320%
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 Ti 500 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
DirectX	12+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.4	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+207%	1.5
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 500). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	MPEG-2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 575W — a 153.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce3 Ti 500
TDP	75W-87%	575W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	183mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9	0.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 and now averages $49. The GeForce3 Ti 500 costs 34.7% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 104800% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).