Quick answer
The GTX 1650 is a D-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 17, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 1080p gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 38 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p and 12 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 4GB of VRAM is below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 1080p, 1440p and 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there. Its maker recommends a 300W power supply.
GTX 1650 Specs
| Spec | GTX 1650 |
|---|---|
| Maker | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing |
| VRAM | 4GB GDDR5 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz |
| CUDA Cores | 896 |
| Board power | 75W |
| Maker’s recommended PSU | 300W |
| Upscaling / frame generation | No DLSS; FSR 3 upscaling and frame generation work in games that offer them |
| Released | 2019 |
| ComputingSkill gaming score | 17 (D tier) |
Specs: GTX 1650 official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).
GTX 1650 Gaming Performance (Estimated FPS)
Average FPS from the FPS Calculator’s formula for a typical AAA game, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the card is the limit wherever it can be. Figures marked * are held back by the CPU instead. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included; they are estimates, not benchmarks.
| Settings | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 65 | 42 | 22 |
| Medium | 50 | 32 | 17 |
| High | 38 | 22 | 12 |
| Ultra | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| Esports titles, high | 128 | 83 | 49 |
In the GPU tier list the GTX 1650 sits in D tier: older or entry cards: 1080p at medium or low settings. In games that support it, no DLSS; FSR 3 upscaling and frame generation work in games that offer them can raise these frame rates, at some cost in image quality or input latency. How upscaling and frame generation work.
Is 4GB of VRAM Enough on the GTX 1650?
4GB of VRAM is below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 1080p, 1440p and 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there. The rule is the GPU VRAM Calculator’s minimum for each resolution and texture level (1080p: 6GB at high, 8GB at ultra; 1440p: 8GB / 10GB; 4K: 12GB / 14GB). Short on VRAM, a game stutters or swaps textures rather than simply losing frames.
Best CPU for the GTX 1650
At 1080p, the Core i3-12100F is the most modest current CPU that runs the GTX 1650 without a noticeable CPU bottleneck (under 15% in our engine, typical AAA game at high settings). A faster CPU still helps in esports and CPU-heavy games, where the CPU sets the frame rate far more often.
| CPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Pair page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3-12100F | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Core i5-12400F | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Core i5-14600K | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
“GPU-limited” is normal and means the card is the part working hardest. A CPU % is how much of the card goes unused. Check any other pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.
What PSU Does the GTX 1650 Need?
The GTX 1650’s maker recommends a 300W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 75W. With a Core i3-12100F, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 245W for the whole PC and recommends a 350W unit (30% headroom, rounded up). A power-hungry CPU such as a Core i9 needs more, so check your exact parts.
Similar Graphics Cards
| Graphics card | Score | VRAM | FPS 1440p high | Board power | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 2060 6GB | 30 | 6GB | 46 | 160W | 2019 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 25 | 6GB | 38 | 125W | 2019 |
| GTX 1650 | 17 | 4GB | 22 | 75W | 2019 |
Try the GTX 1650 with your own CPU, resolution and settings in the FPS Calculator, or see which games it runs in Can I Run It.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GTX 1650 good for 1440p gaming?
It runs 1440p, but below the level our PC Upgrade Calculator calls comfortable for high settings (score 17 vs 50 needed). Expect about 22 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game; medium settings or upscaling get you closer to 60.
What CPU should I pair with the GTX 1650?
At least a Core i3-12100F, at 1080p and 1440p alike, to avoid a noticeable CPU bottleneck. Faster CPUs help in esports and strategy games.
What power supply does the GTX 1650 need?
Its maker recommends 300W. With a Core i3-12100F our PSU Calculator suggests 350W for the whole PC.
Is 4GB of VRAM enough on the GTX 1650?
4GB of VRAM is below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 1080p, 1440p and 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there.