GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A4500

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 A4500

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

123%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

121%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

119%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

116%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

116%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

113%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

109%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

107%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

103%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

102%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

100%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

83%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

73%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

70%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

61%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

57%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

57%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 168.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-168.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+168.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (2 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $800 for the RTX A4500, it costs 91% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 297.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+297.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RTX A4500

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 A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX A4500's 21,094 — the RTX A4500 leads by 168.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	7,869	21,094+168%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	7168+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	23.65 TFLOPS+693%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1650 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	224+300%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	7 MB+695%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
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 A4500 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) — a 250% advantage for the RTX A4500. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
DirectX	12	12.1
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 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). 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 (Decode) (RTX A4500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A4500
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	105.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX A4500 launched at $1699 and now averages $800. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 90.6% less ($725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 26.4 (RTX A4500) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 297.3% better value. The RTX A4500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).