GeForce GTX 1650 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

#187

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

388%

#189

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

352%

#190

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

351%

#194

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#195

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

317%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

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Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

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#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.4% 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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+12.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $250 for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 274.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+274.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 7,000 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 12.4%. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	7,869+12%	7,000
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896	1536+71%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+11%	1500 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — a 5.5% advantage for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	135 GB/s+5%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+44%	ES 3.2
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	Adreno VPU
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	Adreno VPU
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
TDP	75W	40W-47%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	175.0+67%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 and now averages $250. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 70% less ($175 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 274.6% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).