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

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅113.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 23.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅113.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 23.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 113.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 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?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 148.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 100.7% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 113.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 148.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 23.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $149 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	94 FPS	167 FPS
medium	83 FPS	152 FPS
high	70 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	137 FPS
medium	74 FPS	114 FPS
high	60 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	86 FPS
medium	39 FPS	74 FPS
high	27 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	136 FPS	392 FPS
medium	113 FPS	334 FPS
high	94 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	240 FPS
medium	62 FPS	209 FPS
high	44 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	119 FPS
medium	27 FPS	98 FPS
high	21 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	323 FPS	812 FPS
medium	283 FPS	642 FPS
high	205 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	535 FPS
medium	202 FPS	443 FPS
high	151 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	365 FPS
medium	117 FPS	297 FPS
high	79 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	261 FPS	746 FPS
medium	211 FPS	613 FPS
high	191 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	594 FPS
medium	158 FPS	486 FPS
high	135 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	358 FPS
medium	74 FPS	308 FPS
high	65 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 148.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	7,869	19,548+148%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	3072+243%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+406%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2460 MHz+48%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	96+71%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	3 MB+241%
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 112.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	272 GB/s+113%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	75W-35%	115W
Recommended PSU	300W-45%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-4%	73°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	170.0+62%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50.2% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 23.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).