GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q...

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 780 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design better than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 averages 9.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,500 vs 6,574 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 250W).

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

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,500 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 780 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	78 FPS	80 FPS
medium	67 FPS	68 FPS
high	54 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	70 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	43 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	25 FPS
medium	24 FPS	24 FPS
high	16 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	168 FPS	167 FPS
medium	141 FPS	142 FPS
high	108 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	122 FPS
medium	85 FPS	99 FPS
high	65 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	71 FPS
medium	39 FPS	59 FPS
high	34 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	292 FPS	290 FPS
medium	234 FPS	237 FPS
high	195 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	222 FPS
medium	176 FPS	177 FPS
high	146 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	146 FPS	140 FPS
medium	117 FPS	118 FPS
high	98 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	146 FPS	147 FPS
medium	116 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	107 FPS
medium	85 FPS	88 FPS
high	72 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	62 FPS
medium	47 FPS	48 FPS
high	37 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 and GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 10 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,574 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 scores 6,500 and the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design reaches 6,574 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,574+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+125%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS+69%	2.458 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1200 MHz+33%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+200%	64
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1 MB+426%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+50%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.