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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+19.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
4 GB 50
6,574
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+19.7% 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 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

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 (6,574 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).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.7% 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 19.7% 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 19.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design 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 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design 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 19.7% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low94 FPS102 FPS
medium83 FPS87 FPS
high70 FPS73 FPS
ultra58 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS89 FPS
medium74 FPS77 FPS
high60 FPS56 FPS
ultra50 FPS32 FPS
4K
low41 FPS28 FPS
medium39 FPS27 FPS
high27 FPS18 FPS
ultra24 FPS15 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low136 FPS177 FPS
medium113 FPS150 FPS
high94 FPS116 FPS
ultra71 FPS86 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS128 FPS
medium62 FPS104 FPS
high44 FPS83 FPS
ultra35 FPS63 FPS
4K
low36 FPS74 FPS
medium27 FPS60 FPS
high21 FPS48 FPS
ultra15 FPS34 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low323 FPS296 FPS
medium283 FPS237 FPS
high205 FPS197 FPS
ultra169 FPS148 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS222 FPS
medium202 FPS177 FPS
high151 FPS148 FPS
ultra117 FPS111 FPS
4K
low130 FPS148 FPS
medium117 FPS118 FPS
high79 FPS99 FPS
ultra50 FPS69 FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low261 FPS171 FPS
medium211 FPS142 FPS
high191 FPS125 FPS
ultra166 FPS101 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS120 FPS
medium158 FPS100 FPS
high135 FPS87 FPS
ultra113 FPS68 FPS
4K
low99 FPS70 FPS
medium74 FPS57 FPS
high65 FPS46 FPS
ultra51 FPS33 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design's 6,574 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 19.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score
7,869+20%
6,574
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+21%
2.458 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+39%
1200 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
64+14%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
1 MB+14%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 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: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
192 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
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 (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit
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Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
TDP
75W
50W-33%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
131.5+25%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
MSRP
$149
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Codename
TU117
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
April 2 2020
Ranking
#323
#371