GeForce GTX 1650 vs L4

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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L4

2023Core: 795 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

Popular choices:

••••GTX 1650•••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

8 GB 72

10,153

+29.0%

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

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,196 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1119.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 10,153).
❌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.
❌35.5% longer card at 229mm vs 169mm.

L4

2023

Why buy it

✅+29% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 229mm, a 60mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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1473.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,345 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

L4

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,196 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1119.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+29% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 229mm, a 60mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 10,153).
❌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.
❌35.5% longer card at 229mm vs 169mm.

Trade-offs

❌
1473.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,345 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is L4 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. L4 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,153 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, L4 is a 2023 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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?

L4 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 29.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. 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?

L4 is about 1473.8% more expensive on MSRP at $2,345 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 29.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, L4 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, L4 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

L4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
1080p
low	94 FPS	184 FPS
medium	83 FPS	162 FPS
high	70 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	144 FPS
medium	74 FPS	121 FPS
high	60 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	59 FPS
medium	39 FPS	51 FPS
high	27 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L4

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
1080p
low	136 FPS	287 FPS
medium	113 FPS	231 FPS
high	94 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	219 FPS
medium	62 FPS	169 FPS
high	44 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	119 FPS
medium	27 FPS	95 FPS
high	21 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	66 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L4

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
1080p
low	323 FPS	457 FPS
medium	283 FPS	366 FPS
high	205 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	343 FPS
medium	202 FPS	274 FPS
high	151 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	228 FPS
medium	117 FPS	183 FPS
high	79 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	114 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L4

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
1080p
low	261 FPS	375 FPS
medium	211 FPS	321 FPS
high	191 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	285 FPS
medium	158 FPS	249 FPS
high	135 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	171 FPS
medium	74 FPS	144 FPS
high	65 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	93 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L4

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the L4's 10,153 — the L4 leads by 29%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
G3D Mark Score	7,869	10,153+29%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	7424+729%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	30.29 TFLOPS+915%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2040 MHz+23%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	56	240+329%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	7.5 MB+752%
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 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	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 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) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the L4's 72W — a 4.1% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L4
TDP	75W	72W-4%
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	169mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	141.0+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the L4 launched at $2345. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 93.6% less ($2196 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.3 (L4) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1127.9% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).