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 $7,351 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1878.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 300W, a 225W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 48 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.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅+154.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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4933.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 300W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,351 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1878.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 300W, a 225W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+154.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 48 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.

Trade-offs

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4933.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 300W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. L40S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,023 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, L40S is a 2022 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?

L40S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 154.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 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?

L40S is about 4933.6% more expensive on MSRP at $7,500 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 154.5% 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, L40S 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, L40S 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

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
1080p
low	94 FPS	287 FPS
medium	83 FPS	256 FPS
high	70 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	256 FPS
medium	74 FPS	214 FPS
high	60 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	117 FPS
medium	39 FPS	98 FPS
high	27 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
1080p
low	136 FPS	784 FPS
medium	113 FPS	629 FPS
high	94 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	646 FPS
medium	62 FPS	528 FPS
high	44 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	338 FPS
medium	27 FPS	273 FPS
high	21 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	201 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L40S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
1080p
low	323 FPS	901 FPS
medium	283 FPS	721 FPS
high	205 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	676 FPS
medium	202 FPS	541 FPS
high	151 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	451 FPS
medium	117 FPS	360 FPS
high	79 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
1080p
low	261 FPS	483 FPS
medium	211 FPS	422 FPS
high	191 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	345 FPS
medium	158 FPS	312 FPS
high	135 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	224 FPS
medium	74 FPS	193 FPS
high	65 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	117 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open L40S

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the L40S's 20,023 — the L40S leads by 154.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
G3D Mark Score	7,869	20,023+154%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	18176+1929%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+2970%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2520 MHz+51%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	56	568+914%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	17.8 MB+1923%
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 L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
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 L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 650% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	48 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	960 GB/s+650%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
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 (L40S). 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,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
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,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the L40S's 300W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	L40S
TDP	75W-75%	300W
Recommended PSU	300W-63%	800W
Power Connector	None	16-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+57%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 98% less ($7351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1855.6% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).