GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1650?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a massive generational leap over the GeForce GTX 1650, offering nearly three times the raw performance in modern benchmarks. Built on the newer Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4060 Ti delivers roughly 180-200% higher frame rates in standard titles and even greater gains in Ray Tracing-enabled games.
Key technical differences include the move from 896 CUDA cores on the GTX 1650 to a substantial 4,352 on the RTX 4060 Ti. Furthermore, while the GTX 1650 is limited by its 4GB of VRAM and older Turing architecture, the RTX 4060 Ti features 8GB or 16GB of GDDR6 memory and exclusive access to DLSS 3 with Frame Generation, which can exponentially increase smoothness in demanding games.
For users looking to upgrade, the RTX 4060 Ti is the definitive winner, providing a solid 1440p gaming experience and exceptional 1080p performance. The GTX 1650 remains a budget-friendly option for very legacy systems with limited power supplies (due to its 75W TDP), but it lacks the hardware features necessary for modern AAA gaming at high settings.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 187.9% 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+187.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-187.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | 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 $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 80% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 76% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 187.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+188% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+386% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+639% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+52% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 136+143% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+389% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+3100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1650 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+125% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+3100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 75W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 300W-45% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+35% | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 80.3% less ($305 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 76% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $149-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $75-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6 | 104.9+76% |
| Codename | AD106 | TU117 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #59 | #323 |
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