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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29% 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 | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+29%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 96% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1760.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1760.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($75) |
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 L4 and GeForce GTX 1650
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the L4 leads by 29%. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153+29% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+729% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+915% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+23% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+329% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+752% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+4700% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The L4 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+4700% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 4.1% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 169mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W-4% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 169mm | 229mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+34% | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The L4 launched at $2345 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 95.8% less ($1725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (L4) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1773.2% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | $149-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $75-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 104.9+1773% |
| Codename | AD104 | TU117 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #259 | #323 |
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