GeForce GTX 1650
VS
RTX 5000 Ada Generation

GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023Core: 1155 MHzBoost: 2550 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 5000 Ada Generation

#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
169%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
167%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
164%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
164%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
159%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
156%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
144%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
137%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
119%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
114%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
100%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
94%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
93%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
92%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
89%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
88%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
85%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
83%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
82%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
80%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
79%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
77%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
74%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
72%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
71%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 284.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (32 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 5000 Ada Generation
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-284.7%)
Leading raw performance (+284.7%)
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 (32 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
💡 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 $4,095 for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation, it costs 98% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 1319.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1319.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,095)

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 5000 Ada Generation

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 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 30,269 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation leads by 284.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2550 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score
7,869
30,269+285%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
12800+1329%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
65.28 TFLOPS+2088%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2550 MHz+53%
ROPs
32
176+450%
TMUs
56
400+614%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
12.5 MB+1320%
L2 Cache
1 MB
72 MB+7100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — a 350% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
32 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
576 GB/s+350%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
72 MB+7100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 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,H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 Ada Generation
TDP
75W-70%
250W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
16-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
121.1+15%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000 and now averages $4095. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 98.2% less ($4020 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.4 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1317.6% better value. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP
$149-96%
$4000
Avg Price (30d)
$75-98%
$4095
Performance per Dollar
104.9+1318%
7.4
Codename
TU117
AD102
Release
April 23 2019
August 9 2023
Ranking
#323
#16