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 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $640 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 285W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 285mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅171.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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402.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌185% higher power demand at 285W vs 100W.
❌24.5% longer card at 285mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $640 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 285W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 285mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅171.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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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402.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌185% higher power demand at 285W vs 100W.
❌24.5% longer card at 285mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 171.1% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 10,186 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 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?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 210.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 4070 Ti is about 402.5% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 171.1% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 210.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 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, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 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 $159 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	96 FPS	188 FPS
medium	85 FPS	171 FPS
high	72 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	151 FPS
medium	75 FPS	125 FPS
high	62 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	92 FPS
medium	41 FPS	79 FPS
high	30 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	200 FPS	664 FPS
medium	171 FPS	539 FPS
high	135 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	496 FPS
medium	115 FPS	400 FPS
high	94 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	250 FPS
medium	68 FPS	211 FPS
high	56 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	379 FPS	921 FPS
medium	333 FPS	742 FPS
high	246 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	720 FPS
medium	272 FPS	578 FPS
high	207 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	498 FPS
medium	161 FPS	403 FPS
high	108 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	270 FPS	879 FPS
medium	218 FPS	731 FPS
high	195 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	706 FPS
medium	163 FPS	585 FPS
high	139 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	477 FPS
medium	76 FPS	408 FPS
high	67 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 210%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	10,186	31,578+210%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1280	7680+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.416 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+808%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2610 MHz+51%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	80	240+200%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	7.5 MB+477%
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	504 GB/s+163%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	48 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 96.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	100W-65%	285W
Recommended PSU	350W-50%	700W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	285mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	101.9	110.8+9%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 80.1% less ($640 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 62.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).