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Avg. price:~£130VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):100 W

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

5.0/10

▼Worse than 87% of graphics cards

6.4

▼Worse than 83%

4.5

▼Worse than 90%

9.2

▲Better than 89%

2.2
Gaming
Gaming
2.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
1.4
Floating-point performance
25.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.6
Video editing
Video editing
4.6/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.4
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.2
1080p
1080p
2.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
1.4
Floating-point performance
25.0%
2.3
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.9
1440p
1440p
1.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
1.4
Floating-point performance
30.0%
2.3
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.9
4K
4K
1.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
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Score components
40.0%
1.4
Floating-point performance
35.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

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Performance

3.0

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Memory

2.3

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR6

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Platform & Features

8.0

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity & Media

7.3

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Power & Cooling

8.3

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PCIe power spec

100 W

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Design

9.9

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229x 111x 35 mm

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super vs the average graphics card

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53.5% lower TDP
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
56 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
229 mm vs 285 mm
14 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
111 mm vs 125 mm
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
46.7% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
120 W vs 225 W
15.3% higher user score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
the average graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.22 vs 8.000).
9.22 vs 8
1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

15.3% higher user score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
the average graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.22 vs 8.000).
9.22 vs 8
4.08x cheaper
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
£130 vs £530
2.2x more popular
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super is more popular than the average graphics card (9.27 vs 4.2).
9.27 vs 4.22

1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

53.5% lower TDP
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
46.7% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
120 W vs 225 W
54.5% lower peak power draw
This graphics card 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
7 °C lower idle temperature
This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
30 °C vs 37 °C

56 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
229 mm vs 285 mm
14 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
111 mm vs 125 mm
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

Why is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super worse than the average graphics card?

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128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
8 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
4 GB vs 12 GB
31.1% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1725 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
2 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
1 vs 3
20 fewer compute units
This graphics card 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
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
12 nm vs 5 nm
104 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
80 vs 184

11.7% worse value for money
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.44 vs 7.2).
6.44 vs 7.2

31.1% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1725 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
20 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
20 vs 40
104 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
80 vs 184
63.8% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (138 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
138 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
66.2% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (55.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
55.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
32 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
32 vs 64
80.5% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
4.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
20.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1530 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,530 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
55% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (10187 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
10,187 points vs 22,653 points
68.7% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4600 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
4,600 points vs 14,678.5 points
70.3% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (8.8 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
8.83 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
80.8% lower compute throughput
This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
4.42 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
63% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4468 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
4,468 points vs 12,074 points
70.8% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.14 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
98.2% lower INT8 performance
This graphics card has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (4.4 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
4.42 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
3,072 fewer FP32 units
This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,280 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
1,280 vs 4,352

128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
8 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
4 GB vs 12 GB
57.1% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card 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
36.8% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
95.8% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
1 MB vs 24 MB
14.3% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
50% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
64 vs 128

2.4x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
12 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3.0 vs 4.0
No AI upscalers
This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
4 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
November 2019
2,019 vs 2,023
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
7 vs 8
71.2% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (6600 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
6,600 million vs 22,900 million

2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
1 vs 3
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
2.0b vs 2.1
Older HDCP version
This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2.2 vs 2.3
Older NVDEC generation
This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
4 vs 6

2 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
1 vs 3

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The MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X is a highly capable, Turing-based budget graphics card that delivers impressive performance-per-dollar, particularly for 1080p gaming. Built on the Turing TU116 GPU architecture, it drops RTX and DLSS features but introduces a crucial memory upgrade to 4GB of GDDR6 at 12Gbps, significantly boosting bandwidth over the original non-SUPER version. Driven by the TWIN FROZR 7 cooling solution, the card boasts a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1755MHz and requires a single 6-pin PCIe power connector. In benchmark testing, the card excels at 1080p, delivering smooth frame rates like 71 FPS in Middle-earth: Shadow of War and 77 FPS in Far Cry New Dawn, while safely keeping the overall test-bed power draw at a minimal 160W. The card's primary advantages include its budget-friendly entry price, superb power efficiency, and outstanding thermal design that maintains temperatures at just 61°C under full load, leaving the fans barely audible. However, its limitations are clear regarding future-proofing and high-resolution capabilities. The strict 4GB VRAM capacity acts as a major bottleneck, causing severe performance drops in demanding titles like...

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Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan Review

The Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan is a compact, dual-slot graphics card measuring just 6.2 inches, making it an excellent fit for small form factor PC builds. Built on a scaled-down Nvidia Turing TU116 architecture with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, this card provides a massive performance leap over the original, non-Super GTX 1650. It targets budget-conscious 1080p gamers, successfully pushing popular multiplayer e-sports titles past the coveted 144Hz mark and delivering playable frame rates in AAA games. While the card requires a 6-pin power connector due to its higher 100-watt power draw compared to its predecessor, it surprises reviewers with its quiet operation and exceptional manual overclocking headroom, yielding up to an 11% performance boost in testing.

pcper.com

09/12/2019

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Review - PC Perspective

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techpowerup.com

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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 Super WindForce OC Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 Super WindForce OC highlights it as a competitive sub-$200 1080p gaming card, featuring a factory overclock, excellent power efficiency (100W gaming), and idle-fan-stop capability. While offering a 42% core increase over the non-super variant, key drawbacks include high gaming noise levels and a 4GB VRAM limit for future-proofing. Despite being loud, it offers strong value at $10 above MSRP for 1080p performance.

tech-critter.com

25/12/2019

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Palit GeForce GTX 1650 Super StormX OC Review - Tech Critter

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12/12/2019

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Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan Review - PCMag

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techpowerup.com

06/12/2019

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EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 Super SC Ultra Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 Super SC Ultra identifies the card as a high-value, lower-midrange option offering premium features like a factory overclock, backplate, and idle fan stop at the $160 MSRP. It delivers significant performance gains over the non-Super model, providing capable 1080p gaming with excellent energy efficiency and manual overclocking potential. Conversely, the review highlights that the card operates noisily at 38 dBA under load due to an aggressive fan profile, and the thermal design for the memory utilizes inefficient, thick thermal pads. Additionally, the GPU lacks hardware support for RTX ray tracing and DLSS, and the BIOS limits the power to 100 W, leaving the fast GDDR6 memory at stock speeds.

guru3d.com

26/11/2019

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Palit GeForce GTX 1650 Super StormX review - Guru3D

The Guru3D review of the Palit GeForce GTX 1650 Super StormX 4GB highlights a compact, energy-efficient card designed for 1080p gaming, powered by the Turing TU116 GPU. Pros include its small under-17cm form factor, low power consumption with a 100W TDP, good overclocking headroom on its 4GB GDDR6 memory, and low operating temperatures around 55°C. Conversely, the review notes significant drawbacks, specifically the loud single-fan cooler that lacks a passive mode, resulting in constant noise even at idle. The card is further limited by a lack of Ray Tracing/DLSS and a 4GB memory buffer, causing it to fall short on value compared to 8GB alternatives in its segment, ultimately leading to no product award.

pcworld.com

26/11/2019

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Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1650 Super review - PCWorld

The PCWorld review highlights the Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1650 Super as a top-tier budget GPU for 1080p gaming, featuring 1,280 CUDA cores and 4GB GDDR6 memory for a significant performance boost over the original 1650. Pros include exceptional price-to-performance, solid 60+ FPS at high settings, an ultra-quiet cooling system, and a high-efficiency Turing NVENC encoder for streaming. Conversely, the card is limited by its 4GB VRAM, which restricts it to 1080p resolutions and forces lower texture settings in demanding titles. Additionally, the 100-watt power requirement necessitates a 6-pin PCIe connector, removing the plug-and-play convenience of lower-tier models. ·r/

techpowerup.com

22/11/2019

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techpowerup.com

22/11/2019

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MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gaming X identifies the card as an excellent 1080p performer, offering a roughly 40% performance increase over the non-Super model through 1,280 CUDA cores and GDDR6 memory. Key advantages include its factory overclock, near-silent operation, an idle-fan-stop feature, and exceptional cooling, with temperatures remaining at 62°C under load. Conversely, the review highlights that the 4 GB VRAM limitation restricts high-resolution gaming capabilities and long-term viability. Additionally, the card carries a $20 premium over the MSRP, lacks a backplate, and requires a 6-pin power connector, distinguishing it from lower-power variants. YouTube ·Tech With Sean

techpowerup.com

22/11/2019

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Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 Super Review - TechPowerUp

The Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan is a compact 12 nm Turing card offering exceptional 1080p performance at a $159 MSRP, delivering a 30-40% increase over the original GTX 1650. Key advantages include its high power efficiency (100 W under load) and excellent manual overclocking potential, making it ideal for small-form-factor builds and basic power supplies. However, cost-cutting results in high fan noise (41 dBA) during gaming due to a basic heatsink without heatpipes, along with no idle-fan-stop feature or fan-speed RPM reporting. Furthermore, the card lacks a backplate, offers no factory overclock, and is limited by 4 GB of VRAM, making it a bare-bones option despite its strong performance value.

hardwareluxx.de

19/01/2020

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Das kleinste Super-Modell: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGo to product viewer dialog for this item. im Test

This review covers the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 Super Windforce OC 4G, which serves as NVIDIA's entry-level "Super" refresh designed to compete directly against AMD's Radeon RX 5500 XT. A notable positive feature (pro) of this graphics card is its significant architectural upgrade; instead of using the smaller TU117 chip found in the standard GTX 1650, NVIDIA implemented the larger TU116 GPU used in the GTX 1660 series. This change expands the silicon die size to 284 mm² and increases the transistor count to 6.6 billion. Consequently, the hardware sees a major raw performance boost with shader units jumping from 896 to 1,280 and texture units increasing from 56 to 80. Performance is further aided by a transition from older GDDR5 memory to faster GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, which elevates the total memory bandwidth from 128 GB/s to 192 GB/s. However, the hardware changes introduce a few distinct drawbacks (cons). The primary downside of this enhanced processing power is increased energy consumption, as the card's thermal design power (TDP) grows from a highly efficient 75W up to 100W....

notebookcheck.biz

02/04/2021

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Test de la NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super (pour PC de bureau). You can read the full analysis at Notebookcheck.biz.

The Notebookcheck review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super (specifically testing a KFA2 model) as a solid entry-level, power-efficient graphics card built on the Turing TU116 architecture. A major pro of the card is its exceptional performance leap over the non-Super GTX 1650, which it achieves by upgrading to 1,280 shader units and faster GDDR6 VRAM. At the time of its release, the card successfully mastered most games at 1080p with maximum details, rendering titles like Far Cry 5 at an average of 75 FPS and F1 2020 at 75 FPS. Furthermore, it incorporates the upgraded NVENC video encoder from the higher-end GTX 1660 series, making it an excellent option for home media centers or budget streaming setups. Its compact design and a relatively low total graphics power consumption of 100 watts make it perfect for smaller PC cases, requiring only a single 6-pin external power connector. On the other hand, the review identifies several notable cons and performance limitations. While efficient, the card's 4 GB of VRAM is explicitly criticized as a major bottleneck that limits long-term future-proofing,...

gamestranslator.it

08/02/2020

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Geforce GTX 1650 Super - Recensione - Games Translator

The Games Translator forum review of the MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Super highlights it as a superior budget option for 1080p high-to-ultra gaming, featuring a shift to the TU116 GPU core and 4GB of fast GDDR6 VRAM. Benchmarks show it outperforming the GTX 1060 6GB by roughly 10% and significantly surpassing the base GTX 1650, while providing excellent thermal efficiency at 60–62°C under full load. YouTube · Pros include strong price-to-performance value and, specifically for the MSI Gaming X model, exceptional cooling performance. However, the review notes early driver issues affecting specific titles like Battlefield 5 and highlights the lack of an aesthetic backplate on this particular custom model.

tomshw.it

09/08/2022

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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER - Recensione - Tom's Hardware

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is an entry-level graphics card powered by Nvidia's TU116 GPU, bringing a significant performance jump over the original GTX 1650 by transitioning from GDDR5 to 4GB of faster GDDR6 memory and increasing its CUDA core count from 896 to 1280. Tested via the custom MSI Gaming X variant, the card delivers excellent thermal and acoustic efficiency, featuring a Twin Frozr 7 dual-fan design and Zero Frozr technology that keeps the GPU completely silent under low loads. In terms of performance, the card effectively matches the previous-generation GTX 1060 6GB while consuming roughly 40W less power, proving capable of running popular titles like Fortnite at an average of 89.9 FPS at 1080p with Epic settings. A major pro of the GTX 1650 SUPER is its inclusion of the advanced Turing NVENC encoder, which is 15% more efficient than the Volta encoder on the standard 1650 and offloads video encoding tasks from the CPU—a high-value feature for budget game streamers. It also represents a massive 18 FPS upgrade over the non-SUPER variant, offering great 1080p gaming value...

hardware.info

30/11/2019

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super review: de ideale Full HD videokaart voor minder dan 200 euro

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super marks a significant upgrade over the original GTX 1650 by transitioning from the older TU117 chip to the more powerful TU116 GPU, which is also used in the GTX 1660 series. Priced at a recommended retail value of 174 euros (with custom models approaching 200 euros), this entry-level graphics card features 43% more CUDA cores (1,280 total) clocked at higher speeds and introduces 4GB of faster GDDR6 memory, effectively balancing its capabilities for Full HD gaming. A major hardware benefit of this architectural shift is the inclusion of the latest Turing 'NVENC' video encoder, which significantly optimizes streaming and video processing by delivering equal visual quality at a 15% to 25% lower bitrate than previous generations. However, these structural improvements come with specific trade-offs regarding power efficiency and physical hardware compatibility. The card's Thermal Design Power (TDP) has increased from 75 watts to 100 watts, meaning it can no longer draw sufficient power directly from a standard PCI-Express slot alone. As a result, consumers will not find a slot-powered edition and must rely on...

tweakers.net

12/12/2019

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Twee gpu's voor 1080p-gaming getest. For the full review, visit Tweakers.

The Tweakers review compares the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super, finding that while the 4GB and 8GB RX 5500 XT models generally outperform the GTX 1650 Super at 1080p medium settings, only the 8GB version holds its lead at Ultra presets. A key advantage for the RX 5500 XT is its 8GB configuration for better texture handling, whereas the GTX 1650 Super offers a significant performance leap over its predecessor as a primary strength. Conversely, the review notes the RX 5500 XT provides more modest generational gains compared to older cards, and its 4GB variant struggles to outperform the GTX 1650 Super on high settings due to VRAM limitations. While neither card is suited for 4K, the 8GB RX 5500 XT is recommended for superior long-term performance, while the 4GB models underperform at higher graphical settings.

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What we like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

Excellent value for money in the budget category
Strong 1080p gaming performance for esports and older titles
Highly power-efficient with low 100W TDP
Includes the superior Turing NVENC encoder for better streaming quality
Runs cool and quiet in most manufacturer models like MSI Gaming X
Significant 30-50% performance increase over the non-Super GTX 1650

What we don't like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

Limited 4GB VRAM is insufficient for many modern games at high settings
Lacks modern features like Ray Tracing and DLSS support
Requires an additional 6-pin power connector, unlike some non-Super models
Struggles to maintain 60 FPS in demanding AAA titles without lowering settings
Poor value proposition compared to newer used cards like the RX 6600 or GTX 1070 Ti

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super is a budget-focused desktop graphics card launched in November 2019, built on the 12nm Turing architecture using the TU116 graphics processor. It features 1,280 CUDA cores, 80 texture mapping units, and 4GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s and a 1725 MHz boost clock. Main pros include its significant performance leap over the original non-Super 1650, excellent power efficiency with a 100W TDP, inclusion of the superior Turing NVENC encoder for streaming, and a compact design suitable for small-form-factor builds. However, its primary cons are the limited 4GB VRAM which struggles with modern AAA titles at high settings, the lack of dedicated ray-tracing and DLSS hardware, and its reliance on a 6-pin power connector compared to some lower-power entry-level alternatives.

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