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 Ti

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅366.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 30.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 50.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

2012

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅366.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 30.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 50.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 1650 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 366.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,525 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is a 2012 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?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2012, 159.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 366.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 159.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is 2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 7,525 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 1650 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	35 FPS	167 FPS
medium	24 FPS	152 FPS
high	17 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	137 FPS
medium	17 FPS	114 FPS
high	9 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	86 FPS
medium	7 FPS	74 FPS
high	4 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	92 FPS	392 FPS
medium	59 FPS	334 FPS
high	39 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	240 FPS
medium	33 FPS	209 FPS
high	24 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	119 FPS
medium	17 FPS	98 FPS
high	13 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	339 FPS	812 FPS
medium	271 FPS	642 FPS
high	226 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	254 FPS	535 FPS
medium	203 FPS	443 FPS
high	169 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	365 FPS
medium	135 FPS	297 FPS
high	113 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	129 FPS	746 FPS
medium	95 FPS	613 FPS
high	73 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	76 FPS	594 FPS
medium	56 FPS	486 FPS
high	47 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	358 FPS
medium	29 FPS	308 FPS
high	23 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti scores 7,525 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 159.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	7,525	19,548+160%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	3072+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.425 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+960%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	64	96+50%
L1 Cache	0.06 MB	3 MB+4900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	24 MB+9500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 41.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	272 GB/s+42%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	24 MB+9500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 6 (Volta)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 78.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	50W-57%	115W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	150.5	170.0+13%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti costs 49.8% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.2 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 30.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).