GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1650

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 1050 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,918 vs 7,869).
❌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 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅+33% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

2020

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+33% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,918 vs 7,869).
❌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 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 33.0% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 33.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 75W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) 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 (50W vs 75W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 33.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 1050 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	90 FPS	94 FPS
medium	80 FPS	83 FPS
high	67 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	87 FPS
medium	71 FPS	74 FPS
high	56 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	41 FPS
medium	36 FPS	39 FPS
high	25 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	144 FPS	136 FPS
medium	122 FPS	113 FPS
high	103 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	79 FPS
medium	67 FPS	62 FPS
high	52 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	28 FPS	27 FPS
high	22 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	266 FPS	323 FPS
medium	213 FPS	283 FPS
high	178 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	225 FPS
medium	160 FPS	202 FPS
high	133 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	117 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	130 FPS
medium	107 FPS	117 FPS
high	83 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	256 FPS	261 FPS
medium	205 FPS	211 FPS
high	176 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	201 FPS
medium	155 FPS	158 FPS
high	127 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	99 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	64 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) scores 5,918 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 33%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	5,918	7,869+33%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1024+14%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS+2%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1485 MHz	1665 MHz+12%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64+14%	56
L1 Cache	1 MB+14%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
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 GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	128 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	118.4+13%	104.9