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GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):75 W

GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC
4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of graphics cards
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

44%

2.6

Performance

24%

2.1

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

8.0

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

5.9

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 92%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

44%

2.6

Performance

24%

2.1

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

8.0

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

5.9

Connectivity & Media

4.3
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC has a popularity score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 84.2% of products in this category.
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
3,531 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 3,531 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 91.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
10,255 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 10,255 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,037 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,037 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 90.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
3.01 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 3.01 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 92.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
128 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 128 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 92.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
3
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 91.8% of graphics cards and equal to 5.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
17.28 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 17.28 Gbps, which is slower than on 57.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
75 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
93 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 93 W under peak load, which is lower than 91% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
400 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 400 W PSU, which is lower than that of 90.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
75 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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Size
196x 126x 39 mm
Length
196 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 196 mm long, which is shorter than 91.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
111 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
800 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 800 g, which is lighter than 70.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.2% of graphics cards.
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 65.1% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    75 W vs 215 W
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    400 W vs 650 W
  • 89 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (196 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    196 mm vs 285 mm
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2001 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 66.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    75 W vs 225 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 16.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC
    the average graphics card
    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.29 vs 8.000).
    9.29 vs 8
  • 16.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC
    the average graphics card
    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.29 vs 8.000).
    9.29 vs 8
  • 2.94x cheaper
    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    £180 vs £530
  • 2.14x more popular
    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9.02 vs 4.2).
    9.02 vs 4.22
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2001 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    75 W vs 215 W
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    400 W vs 650 W
  • 66.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    75 W vs 225 W
  • 8 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    59 °C vs 67 °C
  • 57.7% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (93 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    93 W vs 220 W
  • 89 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (196 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    196 mm vs 285 mm
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 32.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1680 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,680 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 26 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    14 vs 40
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    56 vs 184
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 75.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (92.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    92.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 16% worse value for money
    GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.2 vs 7.2).
    6.2 vs 7.2
  • 32.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1680 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,680 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 26 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    14 vs 40
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    56 vs 184
  • 75.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (92.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    92.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 67.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (53.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    53.76 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    32 vs 64
  • 87.2% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.9 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    2.88 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 22.7% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1485 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,485 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 54.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (10255 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    10,255 points vs 22,653 points
  • 75.9% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (3531 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    3,531 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 74.8% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3037 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    3,037 points vs 12,074 points
  • 79.9% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    5.97 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 81.3% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.09 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 3,456 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (896 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    896 vs 4,352
  • 86.9% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (3 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    3.01 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 98.8% lower INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (3 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    2.98 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (128 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    128 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    1 MB vs 24 MB
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    64 vs 128
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    April 2019
    2,019 vs 2,023
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 79.5% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4700 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    4,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    3 vs 4
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    4 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 34 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (34 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    34 dB vs 0 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance for the price point
  • Highly efficient with low power consumption and good thermals
  • Does not require an external 6-pin power connector (plug-and-play)
  • Easy-to-use 1-Click OC feature for beginners via Xtreme Tuner software
  • Dual 80mm fans provide effective cooling with bearable noise levels
  • Great value for entry-level budget PC builds

What we don't like about GALAX GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1 Click OC

  • 4GB VRAM significantly limits performance at resolutions higher than 1080p
  • Struggles to maintain 60 FPS in modern AAA titles on higher settings
  • Lacks 0dB fan technology (fans do not stop completely at idle)
  • Missing RGB lighting, which may disappoint some aesthetic-focused users
  • Software interface for tuning can be visually unappealing to some

Verdict

The Galax GeForce GTX 1650 EX 1-Click OC is an entry-level graphics card based on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 896 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR5 memory (or GDDR6 in later versions) on a 128-bit bus. It operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, which can be further increased to 1680 MHz using the proprietary 1-Click OC software. Its main characteristics include a dual 80mm fan cooling system for stable thermals and a low 75W TDP that typically does not require external PCIe power connectors, making it a highly efficient plug-and-play upgrade for budget builds. Primary pros include solid 1080p gaming performance for its class, quiet operation, and a compact dual-slot design. However, it is limited by its 4GB VRAM capacity which can bottleneck performance in modern AAA titles at higher settings, and it lacks support for advanced features like DLSS or hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

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