GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs L4

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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L4

2023Core: 795 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

4 GB 100

10,186

+0.3%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

8 GB 72

10,153

0.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,186 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1379.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌38.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 72W.
❌35.5% longer card at 229mm vs 169mm.

L4

2023

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 72W instead of 100W, a 28W reduction.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 229mm, a 60mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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1374.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,345 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

L4

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,186 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1379.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 72W instead of 100W, a 28W reduction.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 229mm, a 60mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌38.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 72W.
❌35.5% longer card at 229mm vs 169mm.

Trade-offs

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1374.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,345 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER better than L4?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,186 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while L4 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

L4 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $159 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is about $2,186 cheaper on MSRP at $159 MSRP versus $2,345 MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. L4 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (72W vs 100W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does L4 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Yes. L4 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (72W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,345 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1379.6%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Benchmark Check

L4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
1080p
low	96 FPS	184 FPS
medium	85 FPS	162 FPS
high	72 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	144 FPS
medium	75 FPS	121 FPS
high	62 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	59 FPS
medium	41 FPS	51 FPS
high	30 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Open L4

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
1080p
low	200 FPS	287 FPS
medium	171 FPS	231 FPS
high	135 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	219 FPS
medium	115 FPS	169 FPS
high	94 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	119 FPS
medium	68 FPS	95 FPS
high	56 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	66 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Open L4

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
1080p
low	379 FPS	457 FPS
medium	333 FPS	366 FPS
high	246 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	343 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	207 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	228 FPS
medium	161 FPS	183 FPS
high	108 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	114 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Open L4

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
1080p
low	270 FPS	375 FPS
medium	218 FPS	321 FPS
high	195 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	285 FPS
medium	163 FPS	249 FPS
high	139 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	171 FPS
medium	76 FPS	144 FPS
high	67 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	93 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Open L4

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and L4

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.

L4

The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
G3D Mark Score	10,186	10,153
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1280	7424+480%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.416 TFLOPS	30.29 TFLOPS+586%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2040 MHz+18%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	80	240+200%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	7.5 MB+477%
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the L4 has 8 GB. The L4 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the L4's 72W — a 32.6% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	L4
TDP	100W	72W-28%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	169mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.9	141.0+38%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP, while the L4 launched at $2345. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 93.2% less ($2186 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 4.3 (L4) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 1390.7% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).