GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 101.4% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-101.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+101.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 15,848 — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU leads by 101.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 15,848+101% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 4608+414% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 15.62 TFLOPS+423% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2000 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 56 | 144+157% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 4.5 MB+411% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 100% advantage for the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 256 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). 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 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 115W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-35% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 137.8+31% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | AD106 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #323 | #134 |
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