GeForce GTX 1650
VS
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1665 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#15
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
183%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
162%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 181.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-181.1%)
Leading raw performance (+181.1%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 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 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,119 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 22,119 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU leads by 181.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
7,869
22,119+181%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
6144+586%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
26.73 TFLOPS+796%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1665 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
192+243%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
6 MB+582%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 237.5% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
12 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
432 GB/s+238%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
48 MB+4700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.265,H.264 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
AV1,H.265,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP
75W-32%
110W
Recommended PSU
300W
150W-50%
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
229mm
241mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85
Perf/Watt
104.9
201.1+92%
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Value Analysis

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
TU117
AD104
Release
April 23 2019
August 9 2023
Ranking
#323
#47