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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 100 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

4.4

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.2

Performance

24.0%

2.2

Memory

12.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.6

Design

4.0%

8.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is a budget-oriented graphics card based on the NVIDIA Turing architecture, featuring 1280 CUDA cores, a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and 4GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its main characteristics include the advanced Twin Frozr 7 thermal design with Torx 3.0 fans for silent operation and a low 100W power consumption requiring a single 6-pin connector. The primary pros are its excellent 1080p gaming performance-per-dollar, exceptionally cool and quiet operation under load, and the inclusion of the versatile NVIDIA Turing NVENC encoder for efficient streaming. However, it is primarily constrained by its limited 4GB VRAM, which can cause performance stutters or texture quality issues in more demanding modern AAA titles, and it lacks dedicated hardware for ray tracing or DLSS.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.4
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a technical score of 4.43 points, which is lower than that of 85.2% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.1
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

4.42 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming delivers 4.42 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 91.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

192 GB/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming reaches 192 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12.1
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

100 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a TDP of 100 W, which is lower than that of 89.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

100 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming draws 100 W under peak load, which is lower than 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

350 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming recommends a 350 W PSU, which is lower than that of 94.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

248 mm
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is 248 mm long, which is shorter than 70.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

127 mm
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is 127 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

742 g
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming weighs 742 g, which is lighter than 74.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 53.5% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.100 W vs 215 W
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.350 W vs 650 W
  • 32x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.1024 MB vs 32 MB
  • 37.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.248 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 4.08x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).£130 vs £530
  • 8 dB quieter under load
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (27 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
    What it is: Noise level produced by the graphics card while under load.
    When it matters: When the PC sits near you and fan noise matters during play.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (27 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.27 dB vs 35 dB
  • 54.5% lower peak power draw
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.100 W vs 220 W
  • Newer shader model
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).6.9 vs 6.8
  • 32x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Newer shader model
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 53.5% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 8 dB quieter under load
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (27 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 54.5% lower peak power draw
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 37.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Overall
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 31% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 63.4% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (138 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 20.3% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,530 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 80.9% lower compute throughput
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,072 fewer FP32 units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,280 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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.
  • No DLSS support
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older DirectX version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • No sampler feedback
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 69.9% fewer transistors
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6,600 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (51 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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
  • 31% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1725 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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
  • 20 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.20 vs 40
  • 2.4x larger process node
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming 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
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.80 vs 184
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 63.4% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (138 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (138 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.138 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming?

  • Excellent cooling performance with the Twin Frozr 7 thermal design, keeping the card around 60-65°C under load.
  • Extremely quiet operation; fans are virtually inaudible in a chassis and feature 'Zero Frozr' idle-stop technology.
  • Significant performance jump (approx. 40%) over the original non-Super GTX 1650.
  • High energy efficiency with a low 100W TDP, suitable for builds with modest power supplies.
  • Great 1080p gaming performance, often rivaling or beating the Radeon RX 580/590 in efficiency and noise.
  • Solid overclocking potential for both core and memory clocks.
  • Includes the Turing NVENC encoder, making it a budget-friendly choice for streamers.

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming?

  • Limited to 4GB of VRAM, which can be a bottleneck for modern AAA titles or resolutions above 1080p.
  • Lacks a backplate, which some users feel detracts from the 'premium' Gaming X branding.
  • Priced at a premium ($20 MSRP increase) over basic 1650 Super models, which is notable in the budget segment.
  • Does not support hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing (RTX) or DLSS features.
  • No included power adapter cables in the box, which some users noted as an inconvenience.

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tweaktown.com
16/04/2020
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X Review

The MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X is a highly efficient, budget-friendly graphics card utilizing the NVIDIA Turing TU116 architecture. A significant upgrade over the original non-SUPER version is its inclusion of 4GB of faster GDDR6 memory operating at 12Gbps. Out of the box, this flagship model features a 1755MHz boost clock and requires a single 6-pin PCIe power connector....Read more

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pcper.com
09/12/2019
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Review - PC Perspective

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, specifically the MSI GAMING X variant, delivers exceptional 1080p gaming value by bridging the gap between budget and mid-tier performance. Built on a scaled-down TU116 GPU architecture rather than the original TU117, it marks a significant evolution for mainstream graphics. In benchmarks like Red Dead Redemption 2 and World of Tanks enCore, the...Read more

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eteknix.com
02/12/2019
MSI GTX 1650 SUPER Gaming X Review - eTeknix

The eTeknix review of the MSI GTX 1650 SUPER Gaming X highlights it as a highly capable, factory-overclocked budget graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Turing architecture. The card marks a massive leap over the non-Super variant by packing 40% more CUDA cores (1,280 total) and upgrading to faster 4 GB GDDR6 memory. In benchmarks like FireStrike, it outperforms the original GTX 1650 by...Read more

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tektick.com
27/11/2019
MSI GTX 1650 Super Gaming X Review - TekTick [1.10]

The MSI GTX 1650 Super Gaming X is a highly capable 1080p budget graphics card that offers a significant hardware leap over the standard GTX 1650, featuring 40% more CUDA cores and faster GDDR6 memory. In terms of pros, the card delivers smooth, high-frame-rate performance in well-optimized 1080p titles. It features an exceptionally quiet dual-fan cooling system that keeps load...Read more

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techspot.com
22/11/2019
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review (Tested with MSI Gaming XGo to product viewer dialogue for this item....

The TechSpot review of the $160 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super highlights a major performance correction over the original 1650, utilizing a 42% increase in CUDA cores and faster GDDR6 memory to achieve 50% higher bandwidth. Offering 1080p gaming performance that often matches or beats the RX 580, the card delivers excellent value with superior power efficiency and quiet operation,...Read more

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guru3d.com
22/11/2019
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X review

The Guru3D review of the MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming XGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. highlights an efficient budget card tailored for 1080p gaming, featuring a 30-40% performance increase over the original model. Pros include the silent TwinFrozr 7 cooler, excellent overclocking potential, and premium aesthetics with RGB lighting. However, the card is limited by...Read more

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techpowerup.com
22/11/2019
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X Review

The MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X is a highly competitive budget graphics card, offering a 40% performance increase over the original model thanks to its upgrade to the TU116 processor and 4 GB of fast GDDR6 memory. Key pros include exceptional energy efficiency at roughly 100W, superior cooling with idle fan-stop, and an inaudible, low-temperature Twin Frozr thermal design....Read more

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tweakers.net
20/06/2020
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X - GroenePlant - Productreview

The MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X is identified as a high-performance, entry-level card optimized for 1080p gaming, boasting a significant 40% performance boost over the non-Super version. Its Twin Frozr 7 cooler ensures quiet operation and low temperatures, while a fan-stop feature enhances efficiency during low-load tasks. However, the card is constrained by a 4GB VRAM limit...Read more

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