GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out dramatically faster — about 157% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 157% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 currently lists from $270 GBP, $279 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $549 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 26%. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $121 GBP above its $149 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2070 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 2070?
The GeForce RTX 2070 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 1650 if you find it at a steep discount.