GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1650 comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 1650 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 currently lists from $200 EUR, $144 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 970 at $344 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1650 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 141%.
Power & Efficiency
At 75W against 145W, the GeForce GTX 1650 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 970's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1650 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 970?
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 970 if you find it at a steep discount.