NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
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 4090
Ada Lovelace · 24 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$3,465
FPS / €
0.178
Our verdict
- The RTX 4090 is on average 102% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1650 is currently $3,220 cheaper ($245 vs $3,465).
- With 1.212 FPS per euro, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 4090 packs more video memory (24 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 4090 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2022-10 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 1008 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 16384 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2520 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 450 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 850 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $149 | $1599 |
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 4090
#38 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
40
Average build price
$8,606
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Corsair RM1200e 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Fully Modular Black
1200 W · $200
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 4090
26 models tracked
Gigabyte RTX 4090 GAMING OC 24GB GDDR6X Black$3,499
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Slim 24GB GDDR6X Video Card$3,499
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 Black 24GB GDDR6X Verto Triple Fan$3,495
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24GB GDDR6X Black$3,465
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO 24GB GDDR6X Black$3,498
ASUS TUF RTX 4090 OC 24GB GDDR6X Black$3,500
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 4090?
The RTX 4090 is on average 102% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $3,220 cheaper ($245 vs $3,465). With 1.212 FPS per euro, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4090 packs more video memory (24 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 4090?
At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 272 FPS versus 549 FPS for the RTX 4090 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 4090?
A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RTX 4090. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM1200e 1200W 80 Plus Platinum 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 4090?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4090 is the r7-9800x3D (8 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 4090 cost right now?
The RTX 4090 is available from $3,465. We track 26 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 4090
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The absolute flagship card of the RTX 4000 series excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.
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