RTX A4500 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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 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 Per Dollar

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	RTX A4500	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+168.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-168.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (2 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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	RTX A4500	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+297.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

RTX A4500 Benchmark Check

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A4500	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	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A4500 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 250% advantage for the RTX A4500. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A4500) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	RTX A4500	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500) 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 (Decode) (RTX A4500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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