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Avg. price:~£130VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):75 W

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP 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.

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP

4.7/10

▼Worse than 90% of graphics cards

6.2

▼Worse than 87%

4.2

▼Worse than 92%

8.7

▲Better than 77%

2.0
Gaming
Gaming
2.0/ 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%
1.1
Floating-point performance
25.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.5
Video editing
Video editing
4.5/ 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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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.1
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.1
1080p
1080p
2.1/ 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%
1.1
Floating-point performance
25.0%
2.3
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.8
1440p
1440p
1.8/ 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.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
1.1
Floating-point performance
30.0%
2.3
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.8
4K
4K
1.8/ 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.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
1.1
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 ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP

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Performance

2.6

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

3DMark Port Royal score

PassMark (G3D) result

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

Floating-point performance

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Memory

2.1

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR6

GDDR version

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Platform & Features

7.8

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

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Connectivity & Media

5.8

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

DisplayPort version

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Power & Cooling

8.6

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

75 W

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Design

8.9

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Size

160x 111.15x 34 mm

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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP vs the average graphics card

Why is ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP better than the average graphics card?

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65.1% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
75 W vs 215 W
53.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card 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
125 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (160 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
160 mm vs 285 mm
14.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2001 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
13.85 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
111.15 mm vs 125 mm
66.7% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
75 W vs 225 W
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
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

4.08x cheaper
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
£130 vs £530
9.3% higher user score
User score
8.7/ 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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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP
the average graphics card
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.74 vs 8.000).
8.74 vs 8

14.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2001 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
2,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

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

65.1% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
75 W vs 215 W
53.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card 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
66.7% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
75 W vs 225 W
65.9% lower peak power draw
This graphics card 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.
75 W vs 220 W
50% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
6 W vs 12 W
7 °C lower load temperature
This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
60 °C vs 67 °C

125 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (160 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
160 mm vs 285 mm
13.85 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
111.15 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
75.5% lighter card weight
This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (250 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
250 g vs 1,021 g

Why is ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP worse than the average graphics card?

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33.5% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1665 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,665 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
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
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
26 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
14 vs 40
128 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
56 vs 184
2.4x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
12 nm vs 5 nm
75.5% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (93.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
93.24 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s

15.7% worse value for money
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.22 vs 7.2).
6.22 vs 7.2

33.5% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1665 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,665 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
26 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
14 vs 40
128 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
56 vs 184
75.5% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (93.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
93.24 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
67.4% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (53.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
53.28 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
86.8% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
2.98 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
22.7% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1485 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,485 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
65.3% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (7868 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
7,868 points vs 22,653 points
76.2% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (3500 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
3,500 points vs 14,678.5 points
80.4% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2370 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
2,370 points vs 12,074 points
79.9% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
5.97 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
81.3% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.09 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
3,456 fewer FP32 units
This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (896 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
896 vs 4,352
87.6% lower compute throughput
This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.9 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
2.85 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS

128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
8 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
4 GB vs 12 GB
71.4% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (128.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
128.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
57.9% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
95.8% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
1 MB vs 24 MB
50% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
64 vs 128

2.4x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
12 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3.0 vs 4.0
No AI upscalers
This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
4 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
July 2019
2,019 vs 2,023
No DirectStorage support
This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
5 vs 8
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
12 vs 12 Ultimate
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Older shader model
This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
6.6 vs 6.8
79.5% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4700 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
4,700 million vs 22,900 million
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
3.0 vs 3.1

2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
1 vs 3
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
1 fewer displays supported
This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
3 vs 4
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Narrower 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
Older DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
1.4 vs 1.4a
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
Not VR ready
This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
No vs yes
Older NVDEC generation
This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
4 vs 6

1 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
2 vs 3
No dual BIOS
This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
No fan stop
This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
32 dB noisier at idle
This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (32 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
32 dB vs 0 dB
6.1 dB noisier under load
This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41.5 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
41.5 dB vs 35.4 dB

No backplate
This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
No RGB lighting
This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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Summary of the review

Zotac GTX 1650 Low Profile Review 2026 - Info Cellar, and

The ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile is a budget-friendly, super-compact graphics card designed primarily for small form factor PCs and Home Theater PCs (HTPCs). Built on the Nvidia Turing TU117 architecture, it features 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 896 CUDA cores, and is factory overclocked to a boost speed of 1695MHz. A major design advantage is its dual-slot, 160mm length and the fact that it requires no external 6- or 8-pin power connectors, drawing all its 75W of power directly from the motherboard's PCI-Express slot. In performance testing, it cleanly outperforms its predecessors (the GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti) and AMD's Radeon RX 560, smoothly handling casual gaming at 1080p, running multimedia seamlessly, and averaging over 70 fps in titles like Dirt and Tomb Raider at high settings. However, the card does come with clear limitations, as its benchmark results are below expectations for its retail price point and overclocking beyond factory settings delivers no real performance benefit. Its simple single-fan cooler lacks a Virtual-Link USB Type-C port, making it highly unsuitable for virtual reality headsets. While it runs...

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP

Compact low-profile design ideal for Small Form Factor (SFF) builds
Does not require external power connectors; draws all power directly from the PCIe slot
Energy-efficient with low power consumption, making it compatible with older or low-wattage power supplies
Capable of delivering 60 FPS at 1080p in many titles at medium settings
Includes both full-size and half-height brackets for versatile installation
Runs relatively cool even under stress

What we don't like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 LP

Fan noise can be loud, whiney, or annoying under heavy load according to many users
Poor price-to-performance value compared to competitors like the AMD RX 570 or GTX 1650 Super
Limited by 4GB of VRAM, which may struggle with more demanding modern AAA games
Performance is considered entry-level and may feel outdated for modern gaming standards in 2025/2026
Minimal performance gains seen from manual overclocking

Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on the NVIDIA Turing architecture, featuring 896 CUDA cores and 4GB of either GDDR5 or GDDR6 VRAM with a 128-bit memory bus. Operating with a boost clock speed up to 1665 MHz (GDDR5) or 1590 MHz (GDDR6), it is highly efficient with a 75W TDP that requires no external power connectors, drawing all its power directly from the PCIe slot. Its primary pros include a space-saving design ideal for small form factor (SFF) builds, low power requirements, and reliable 1080p performance for esports and light gaming. However, its main cons are relatively loud 40mm twin fans under load, a lack of modern ray tracing or DLSS support, and 4GB of memory which may struggle with more demanding AAA titles.

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