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GeForce GTX 1650
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). 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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v 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 4085.6% 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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4085.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4085.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 737.1% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 540v.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+737.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 188 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 540v's 188 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 4085.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Mobility Radeon HD 540v uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 540v).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+4086% | 188 |
| Architecture | Turing | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+12% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+166% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+1020% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 540v has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% 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 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 540v's 50W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+2661% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Mobility Radeon HD 540v launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 739.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $50-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $15-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+739% | 12.5 |
| Codename | TU117 | Broadway |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #323 | #846 |
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