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GeForce GTX 1650
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HD Graphics 520
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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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The HD Graphics 520 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 813.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 520.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+813.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-813.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 326.5% better value per dollar than the HD Graphics 520.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+326.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 HD Graphics 520
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.
HD Graphics 520
The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the HD Graphics 520's 861 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 813.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+814% | 861 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 896+367% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+763% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+85% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+83% | 57.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The HD Graphics 520 costs 53.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 326.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $35-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+326% | 24.6 |
| Codename | TU117 | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #323 | #929 |
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