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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Poor
3.8

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%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

1.9

Memory

12.0%

6.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.3

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    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%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.1

    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 Ventus XS OC is a compact, entry-level graphics card based on the Turing architecture, featuring 896 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1740 MHz. It is equipped with 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering effective speeds of 8 Gbps and reliable 1080p performance for esports and light gaming. Main pros include its highly efficient 75W TDP that requires no external power connectors, making it an ideal plug-and-play upgrade for older office PCs, along with a quiet dual-fan thermal design. However, it is limited by its lack of modern features like ray tracing and DLSS, and it often struggles to maintain high frame rates in demanding modern AAA titles at high settings.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC

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%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

1.9

Memory

12.0%

6.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.3

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

3.8
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a technical score of 3.85 points, which is lower than that of 90.7% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.4
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a user score of 9.42 points, which is higher than that of 90.4% of products in this category.
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.
10
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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%

9.6

Price

6.0
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 82% 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

3.118 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC delivers 3.118 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 93.7% 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 Ventus Xs OC 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

GDDR5
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

GDDR5
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% 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 Ventus Xs OC 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

128 GB/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC reaches 128 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 92.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC 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

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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 Ventus Xs OC 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

3
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% 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

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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

1
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% 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 Ventus Xs OC 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

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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

75 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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

75 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% 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

300 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% 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

75 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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

177 mm
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is 177 mm long, which is shorter than 93.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% 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

111 mm
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% 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

443 g
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC weighs 443 g, which is lighter than 94.9% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 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 Ventus Xs OC 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
  • 4.57x faster VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.8000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 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 Ventus Xs OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.300 W vs 650 W
  • 108.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is shorter than the average graphics card (177 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 Ventus Xs OC is shorter than the average graphics card (177 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.177 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 16 mm lower card height
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    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

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.75 W vs 220 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 17.8% higher user score
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.42 vs 8.000).
    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.
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.42 vs 8.000).9.42 vs 8
  • 4.57x faster VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Newer shader model
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 108.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is shorter than the average graphics card (177 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 55.6% lighter card weight
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC is lighter than the average graphics card (443 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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Design
  • 30.4% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,740 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 26 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 74.1% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (97.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 66.3% lower pixel rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (55.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 22.7% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,485 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 86.4% lower FP32 performance
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (3.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 86.5% lower compute throughput
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (3.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,456 fewer FP32 units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (896 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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.
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 96.9% smaller L2 cache
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC 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.
  • Older PCIe version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 78.5% fewer transistors
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC 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
  • 30.4% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,740 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 Ventus Xs OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,740 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1740 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 26 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 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 Ventus Xs OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.14 vs 40
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC 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
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 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 Ventus Xs OC 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
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC 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
  • 74.1% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (97.4 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 Ventus Xs OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (97.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.97.44 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC 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 Ventus Xs OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
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What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC?

  • High power efficiency and low heat generation due to the Turing architecture.
  • Compact dual-fan design makes it suitable for small-form-factor builds and media center PCs.
  • Does not require additional external power connectors, drawing all power directly from the PCIe slot.
  • Capable of maintaining consistent 1080p performance in popular e-sports titles like Fortnite and Minecraft.
  • Quiet operation even under full load, according to many users.

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus Xs OC?

  • Poor value proposition compared to the significantly faster GTX 1650 Super or older RX 570.
  • Limited to 4GB of VRAM, which struggles with modern AAA titles at high settings.
  • Lacks advanced modern features such as dedicated ray tracing (RT) or Tensor cores for DLSS.
  • Build quality concerns from some users, including the lack of a protective backplate.
  • Mixed reports on fan noise; while many find it quiet, some users noted a buzzing sound at higher speeds.

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MSI GTX 1650 Gaming XGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. vs Ventus XS OC

The TekTick review by Matthew compares two variations of Nvidia's entry-level graphics card, the MSI GTX 1650 Gaming X and the MSI GTX 1650 Ventus XS OC, breaking down their design, acoustics, power, and performance capabilities. At stock settings, both GPUs perform neck-and-neck; the premium Gaming X model beats the budget-oriented Ventus XS OC by a mere 30 MHz under load. However,...Read more

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01/06/2019
MSI GTX 1650 Ventus XS OC Edition - Review - HardwarEsfera,

in english language, be very specific, mention pros and cons insideSearching The Hardwaresfera review highlights the MSI GTX 1650 Ventus XS OC Edition as a compact, 75W, entry-level 1080p gaming card powered by NVIDIA’s Turing TU117 silicon with 4GB GDDR5. Its compact 190mm design is ideal for small form factor builds, operating quietly with an aluminum fin cooler. Key advantages...Read more

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