NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

Lowest price
$245
FPS / €
1.212
RTX 2070
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$283
FPS / €
1.325
Our verdict
- The RTX 2070 is on average 27% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1650 is currently $38 cheaper ($245 vs $283).
- With 1.325 FPS per euro, the RTX 2070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 2070 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| GTX 1650 | RTX 2070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2018-10 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 2304 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 175 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 550 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $149 | $499 |
Popularity on DropReference
GTX 1650
#58 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
4
Average build price
$870
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 2070
#62 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
2
Average build price
$2,220
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $99
Latest builds
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1650
45 models tracked
Inno3D NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card$245
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming X 4GB GDDR5 2xDP HDMI$385
RTX 2070
13 models tracked
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 TRI FROZR 8GB GDDR6$749
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Windforce 8G Graphics Card, 3X Windforce Fans, 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6, GV-N2070WF3-8GC Video Card$665
msi Gaming GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDRR6 256-Bit HDMI/DP DirectX 12 VR Ready Ray Tracing Turing Architecture HDCP Graphics Card (RTX 2070 Ventus GP)$331
msi Gaming GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDRR6 256-bit HDMI/DP/USB Ray Tracing Turing Architecture HDCP Graphics Card (RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G)$283
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 2070?
The RTX 2070 is on average 27% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $38 cheaper ($245 vs $283). With 1.325 FPS per euro, the RTX 2070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 2070 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 2070?
At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 272 FPS versus 346 FPS for the RTX 2070 across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the GTX 1650?
A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1650. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 2070?
A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 2070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1650?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1650 is the r5-5500 (2 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2070?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2070 is the r5-5600 (1 builds).
How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?
The GTX 1650 is available from $245. We track 45 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 2070 cost right now?
The RTX 2070 is available from $283. We track 13 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, with Turing architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it doesn't require external power and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for beginner gamers.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, with Turing architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for optimized graphics.
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