Key Specifications
GPU Architecture: Turing (TU117)
CUDA Cores: 896
Base Clock: ~1485 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1665 MHz (varies by manufacturer/model)
Memory: 4GB GDDR5
Memory Speed: 8 Gbps
Memory Interface: 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth: 128 GB/s
Performance
Designed for 1080p gaming, the GTX 1650 can comfortably handle popular titles like:
Fortnite, CS:GO, GTA V, League of Legends, and Dota 2 at high settings
Newer AAA games may require medium settings for smooth frame rates
Offers significantly better performance than older cards like the GTX 1050 and GTX 750 Ti
No RT cores or Tensor cores, so no real-time ray tracing or DLSS support
🧊 Power & Cooling
Power Consumption (TDP): 75W
Power Connector: Often no external power connector required (draws power from the PCIe slot), but some variants may include a 6-pin connector
Cooling System: Single or dual fan designs depending on the model and manufacturer (e.g., ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte)
🖥 Display Outputs
Typical ports include:
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x DisplayPort 1.4
1x DVI-D
Supports up to 3 displays
🧩 Compatibility
Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x16
Compatible with most modern motherboards
Compact variants available for small form factor (SFF) builds
📦 Use Cases
Gaming: Great for casual or budget gaming at 1080p resolution
Content Creation: Can accelerate rendering in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop (basic level)
HTPCs & Home Setups: Energy-efficient and compact for media-focused PCs
eSports and Educational PCs: Suitable for competitive online games and multimedia learning