GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX 4500 Ada Generation
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 RTX 4500 Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 253.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 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 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-253.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+253.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $2,000 for the RTX 4500 Ada Generation, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 653.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+653.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) |
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 4500 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 4500 Ada Generation
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2070 MHz to 2580 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,850 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX 4500 Ada Generation's 27,850 — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation leads by 253.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX 4500 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,680 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 39.63 TFLOPS (RTX 4500 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2580 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 27,850+254% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 7680+757% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 39.63 TFLOPS+1228% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2580 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 56 | 240+329% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 7.5 MB+752% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| 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 4500 Ada Generation has 24 GB. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 GB/s (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) — a 250% advantage for the RTX 4500 Ada Generation. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 24 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 448 GB/s+250% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (RTX 4500 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 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4500 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX 4500 Ada Generation's 210W — a 94.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX 4500 Ada Generation). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-64% | 210W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 132.6+26% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX 4500 Ada Generation launched at $2250 and now averages $2000. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 96.3% less ($1925 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 13.9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 654.7% better value. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX 4500 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-93% | $2250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-96% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+655% | 13.9 |
| Codename | TU117 | AD103 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | August 9 2023 |
| Ranking | #323 | #27 |
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