GeForce GTX 1650
VS
L4

GeForce GTX 1650 vs L4

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

L4

2023Core: 795 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 L4

#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
145%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
142%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
140%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
139%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
135%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
129%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
126%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
125%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
123%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
118%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
116%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
113%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
113%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
102%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
100%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
97%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
97%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
94%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
87%
#101
84%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
74%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
68%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
67%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
66%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
62%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
60%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
54%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
54%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
49%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
48%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29% 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650L4
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-29%)
Leading raw performance (+29%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
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 $1,800 for the L4, it costs 96% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1760.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650L4
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1760.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)

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 L4

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

L4

The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the L4's 10,153 — the L4 leads by 29%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
G3D Mark Score
7,869
10,153+29%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
7424+729%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
30.29 TFLOPS+915%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2040 MHz+23%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
56
240+329%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
7.5 MB+752%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
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 L4 has 8 GB. The L4 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the L4's 72W — a 4.1% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
TDP
75W
72W-4%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
169mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
141.0+34%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the L4 launched at $2345 and now averages $1800. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 95.8% less ($1725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.6 (L4) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1773.2% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650L4
MSRP
$149-94%
$2345
Avg Price (30d)
$75-96%
$1800
Performance per Dollar
104.9+1773%
5.6
Codename
TU117
AD104
Release
April 23 2019
March 21 2023
Ranking
#323
#259