GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation

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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

121%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

113%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

112%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

111%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

111%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

109%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

101%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

100%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

100%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

91%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

85%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

84%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

84%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

80%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

78%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 117.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-117.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+117.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (16 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 $750 for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation, it costs 90% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 358.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+358.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($750)

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

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RTX 2000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,147 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 17,147 — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation leads by 117.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2130 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	7,869	17,147+118%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	2816+214%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	12 TFLOPS+302%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2130 MHz+28%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	88+57%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2.8 MB+218%
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has 16 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — a 100% advantage for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	256 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
TDP	75W	70W-7%
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	167mm
Height	111mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	245.0+134%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation launched at $625 and now averages $750. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 90% less ($675 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 22.9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 358.1% better value. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).