GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 970 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 970 is the cheaper option by $533 USD.
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GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop 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
Right now the GeForce GTX 970 starts at $85 USD against $618 USD for the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 970 is trading below its $329 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop draws just 50W versus 145W for the GeForce GTX 970, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. 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 Laptop 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 Laptop or GeForce GTX 970?
The GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop is the faster card by about 40%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 970?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 970?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop worth the extra $533 USD over the GeForce GTX 970?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 1,664✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz✓ | 1,050 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 50 W✓ | 145 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Sep 2014 |