NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

Lowest price
$199
FPS / $
1.573
RTX 4070
Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$765
FPS / $
0.608
Our verdict
- The RTX 4070 is on average 44% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1650 is currently $566 cheaper ($199 vs $765).
- With 1.573 FPS/$, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 4070 packs more video memory (12 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 4070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2023-04 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 5888 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2475 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 200 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $149 | $599 |
Popularity on DropReference
GTX 1650
#33 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
5
Average build price
$787
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 4070
#35 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
46
Average build price
$1,879
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $100
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1650
10 models tracked
MSI GTX 1650 D6 Aero ITX 4GB GDDR6$199
Inno3D NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card$245
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Ventus XS OC 4GB GDDR5$300
MSI GTX 1650 Ventus XS OC 4GB GDDR6$305
ASUS TUF GTX 1650 OC 4GB GDDR6$264
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 D6 VENTUS XS OC 4GB GDDR6 Black$375
EVGA GTX 1650 SC Ultra Gaming 4GB GDDR5$290
MSI GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS OC 4GB GDDR6 128-bit$465
RTX 4070
9 models tracked
GALAX RTX 4070 EX Gamer 12GB GDDR6X 192 BIT Graphics Card OME PACKAGING$765
Gigabyte RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$799
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Founders Edition 12GB GDDR6X Black$925
ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Evo OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$980
ASUS PRIME RTX4070-12G 12GB GDDR6X DLSS3 Black$845
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6X, GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD Video Card$930
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING SLIM 12G Graphics Card, 12GB GDDR6X, PCI-E Gen 4, DP x 3, HDMI x 1, with DLSS 3, Slim Design$1,000
MSI RTX 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12GB GDDR6X 192-bit$1,090
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 4070?
The RTX 4070 is on average 44% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $566 cheaper ($199 vs $765). With 1.573 FPS/$, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4070 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 4070?
At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 293 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RTX 4070 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 4070?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 4070. 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 (3 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4070?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4070 is the r7-7800x3D (9 builds).
How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?
The GTX 1650 is available from $199. We track 10 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4070 cost right now?
The RTX 4070 is available from $765. We track 9 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 4070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for revolutionary graphics.
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