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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.5

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%

4.0

Technical Score

10.0%

9.3

User score

Poor
4.0

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%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

2.5

Memory

12.0%

6.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

Design

4.0%

7.1

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    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%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    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%

    1.0

    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%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is an entry-level graphics card based on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 896 CUDA cores, 4GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, and a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. With a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1590 MHz, its primary pros include exceptional power efficiency with a 75W TDP that often requires no external power connectors, making it ideal for compact budget builds and 1080p esports gaming. However, its main cons are the limited 4GB VRAM which struggles with modern AAA titles, the lack of support for dedicated ray tracing or DLSS hardware, and the absence of the newer NVENC encoder found in higher-tier Turing chips.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6

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%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

2.5

Memory

12.0%

6.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

Design

4.0%

7.1

Connectivity & Media

4.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a technical score of 3.99 points, which is lower than that of 89.7% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a user score of 9.3 points, which is higher than that of 85.8% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

6.1
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

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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

2.85 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 delivers 2.85 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 94.4% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

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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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

75 W
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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

229 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is 229 mm long, which is shorter than 81.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

2 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
  • 32x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
  • 56.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is shorter than the average graphics card (229 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.229 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 4.42x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).£120 vs £530
  • 32x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 56.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Design
  • 36.4% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,590 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 26 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 76.4% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (89 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 69.2% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (50.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 192 fewer AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 26.6% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,410 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 87.5% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 87.7% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.9 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 80.7% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (5.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 80.9% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No AI upscalers
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 3 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older DirectX version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • 78.5% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 36.4% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,590 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,590 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1590 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
  • 26 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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
  • 76.4% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (89 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (89 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.89.04 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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.
    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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 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.192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6?

  • Efficient power consumption (typically 75W), often requiring no external power connectors from the PSU
  • Solid entry-level performance for 1080p gaming, especially in eSports titles like Fortnite and CS:GO
  • Noticeable performance boost over the original GDDR5 version and older cards like the GTX 1050 Ti
  • Compact design makes it ideal for small form factor (SFF) builds and upgrading pre-built OEM systems
  • Generally quiet operation and low heat production during gaming and media playback
  • Straightforward installation and setup process for budget-conscious builders

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6?

  • Limited 4GB VRAM can struggle with high-resolution textures in modern AAA titles
  • Poor value for money compared to the GTX 1650 Super, which offers significantly better performance for a similar price
  • Struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p in demanding games without significantly lowering graphic settings
  • Older video encoder (Volta/Pascal era) compared to the superior Turing encoder found in the 1650 Super and higher models
  • Lacks support for modern features like Ray Tracing or DLSS, limiting its future-proof potential
  • Outperformed in raw frame rates by older or similarly priced AMD alternatives like the RX 570 or RX 5500 XT

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11/05/2020
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 D6 WINDFORCE OC 4G Review

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 D6 WINDFORCE OC 4G refreshes the entry-level Turing architecture by replacing older GDDR5 memory with faster 12Gbps GDDR6 memory, operating over a 128-bit bus width with 4GB of VRAM. To maintain identical positioning with the original version, NVIDIA reduced the reference core clock to 1410MHz and the boost clock to 1590MHz, though this specific...Read more

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22/04/2020
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 OC GDDR6 Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 OC GDDR6 indicates an 11% performance increase over the GDDR5 model, making it a capable card for 1080p entry-level gaming. Key advantages include its 75W power efficiency, which requires no external PCIe connectors, along with a factory overclock and a robust, low-power media playback profile. YouTube · Conversely, the review...Read more

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tomshardware.com
21/05/2020
EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 Review: Boosted Performance in a Confusing Market

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 SC Ultra Gaming edition represents a notable upgrade over the original GDDR5 models, offering 50% more memory bandwidth and delivering 14% faster performance for the exact same launch price of $149. Built on Nvidia’s efficient Turing architecture, this compact 2-slot card includes a full-coverage metal backplate for component protection, dual 85mm...Read more

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21/05/2020
EVGA GTX 1650 GDDR6: 1080p Medium Gaming Performance

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 SC Ultra positions itself as a budget graphics card tailored specifically for stable 1080p gaming at medium settings, where it achieves a comfortable average of 80.3 fps across a standard testing suite. A major benefit of this revised model is its transition to GDDR6 memory, which yields a noticeable 13% performance boost over the original vanilla GTX...Read more

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27/04/2020
GeForce GTX 1650 mit GDDR6 im Test

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 (tested via a Gigabyte WindForce OC model) provides a minor but noticeable sidegrade to the original GDDR5 version, offering efficient performance tailored for popular online multiplayer games. In 1080p testing across titles like Counter-Strike: GO and Fortnite, the GDDR6 variant delivers roughly 5% higher average frame rates and improved frametimes...Read more

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29/04/2020
Test carte graphique Gigabyte GTX 1650 D6 WINDFORCE OC 4G

The Gigabyte GTX 1650 D6 Windforce OC 4G review highlights the card's move to faster GDDR6 memory, offering acceptable entry-level 1080p gaming performance and an efficient, quiet Windforce 2X cooling system. The compact design, low power consumption, and included backplate are noted as key advantages for smaller, budget-conscious builds. However, the card faces criticism for its...Read more

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04/04/2020
NVIDIA officialise sa GTX 1650 armée de mémoire GDDR6,

The provided text covers the official launch of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 refresh. This update splits the entry-level lineup into two segments: the original GDDR5 version and this newer GDDR6 model. While both cards utilize the exact same physical core layout—maintaining 896 CUDA cores, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs—the fundamental change lies in the memory architecture. The new...Read more

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