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 $590 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 343.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 14.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A1000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.
❌40.5% longer card at 229mm vs 163mm.

RTX A1000

2024

Why buy it

✅15.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 163mm instead of 229mm, a 66mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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371.1% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

RTX A1000

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $590 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 343.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 14.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅15.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 163mm instead of 229mm, a 66mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A1000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.
❌40.5% longer card at 229mm vs 163mm.

Trade-offs

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371.1% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A1000 better than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. RTX A1000 averages 15.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,186 vs 10,814 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX A1000 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 100W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX A1000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

RTX A1000 is about 371.1% more expensive on MSRP at $749 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 15.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.2% 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, RTX A1000 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, RTX A1000 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

RTX A1000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
1080p
low	96 FPS	107 FPS
medium	85 FPS	90 FPS
high	72 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	93 FPS
medium	75 FPS	77 FPS
high	62 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	37 FPS
medium	41 FPS	34 FPS
high	30 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
1080p
low	200 FPS	120 FPS
medium	171 FPS	97 FPS
high	135 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	88 FPS
medium	115 FPS	68 FPS
high	94 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	53 FPS
medium	68 FPS	42 FPS
high	56 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
1080p
low	379 FPS	487 FPS
medium	333 FPS	389 FPS
high	246 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	243 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	365 FPS
medium	272 FPS	292 FPS
high	207 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	243 FPS
medium	161 FPS	195 FPS
high	108 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
1080p
low	270 FPS	243 FPS
medium	218 FPS	209 FPS
high	195 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	182 FPS
medium	163 FPS	159 FPS
high	139 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	103 FPS
medium	76 FPS	85 FPS
high	67 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and RTX A1000

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.

RTX A1000

The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 versus the RTX A1000's 10,814 — the RTX A1000 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the RTX A1000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,304 (RTX A1000). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1462 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
G3D Mark Score	10,186	10,814+6%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.416 TFLOPS	6.737 TFLOPS+53%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+18%	1462 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+11%	72
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	2.3 MB+77%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 has 8 GB. The RTX A1000 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 SUPER) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000) — the RTX A1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
DirectX	12.1	12.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the RTX A1000's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (RTX A1000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 163mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	RTX A1000
TDP	100W	50W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	163mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.9	216.3+112%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP, while the RTX A1000 launched at $749. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 78.8% less ($590 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 14.4 (RTX A1000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 345.1% better value. The RTX A1000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).