As we know, GTX 1650 is a mid-range GPU that has garnered a loyal following among gamers and creative professionals. Built on the power-efficient Turing architecture, this GPU provides a cost-effective solution for those seeking a balance between robust performance and affordability while ensuring smooth, visually stunning gameplay and efficient multimedia processing.
Questions I see commonly popping up on forums are related to temperature. How hot can this GPU get? What’s the safe temp? Is my temperature normal? How hot it gets when gaming?
Don’t worry, we will answer them all in this article. To find the answer, we had to pull many numbers from various sources, including tech review sites, forums, and Youtube benchmarks.
After researching and doing some basic math, here is the summary:
| GTX 1650 | Average Temperature |
| Idle Temp | 42-45°C |
| Gaming Temp | 64-68°C |
| Throttle Temp | 75-80°C |
| Maximum Temp | 94°C |
Now let’s dive right in.
GTX 1650 idle temperature
Some people think it doesn’t matter, while others strongly disagree. Who is right? I believe that checking GPU idle temperature is important because it helps you know what’s happening inside your computer. For GTX 1650, it’s good to look at what well-known review sites say and what users in online forums share about their idle temperature. So we did.
For instance, Guru3D did a good review on Palit GeForce GTX 1650 KalmX in which they measured 40°C while idle. They also mentioned GTX 1650 Super, which averaged 36°C. I mean, nothing surprising there since the expected GPU idle temp is 35-55°C.
And then, we came across a beautiful work done by TechPowerUp in which they tested 6 different 1650 manufacturers in their temperatures, including idle. Here are the results:
| ASUS GTX 1650 Super STRIX OC | 32°C |
| EVGA GTX 1650 Super SC Ultra | 45°C |
| Gigabyte GTX 1650 Super WindForce OC | 46°C |
| MSI GTX 1650 Super Gaming X | 51°C |
| Zotac GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan | 35°C |
| Palit GTX 1650 Super StormX OC | 31°C |
Average Idle Temp: 40°C
When we were researching numbers from various forums, we noticed that most 1650 owners reported 40-45°C as they idle temps. Again, as expected.
To learn more about idle temps and what to do if your GPU goes above 60C while idle, you have to read RTX 3080 Idle Temp – Expert Explains When You Should Worry as the guidelines mentioned in that article applies to most modern GPUs, including GTX 1650.
GTX 1650 gaming temperature
This is what the majority of you have been waiting for. As the GPU load increases, so do the temperatures. People often pay more attention to GTX 1650 gaming temperatures rather than idle temperatures, as gaming is when the GPU is under the most stress and operating at its peak capacity.
We are well aware that high temperatures can result in diminished performance, system instability, and potential hardware damage over time. To deliver the most precise data, we took the initiative to watch YouTube benchmarks and document the outcomes. Let’s get started.
Benchmark 1)
Here are some numbers from the TechPowerUp mentioned earlier in the article:
| ASUS GTX 1650 Super STRIX OC | 57°C |
| EVGA GTX 1650 Super SC Ultra | 64°C |
| Gigabyte GTX 1650 Super WindForce OC | 64°C |
| MSI GTX 1650 Super Gaming X | 62°C |
| Zotac GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan | 72°C |
| Palit GTX 1650 Super StormX OC | 63°C |
Average Temp: 64°C
Benchmark 2)
Specs:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Non-X
MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 4GB
RAM – 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz
OS – Windows 10 Pro
SSD – 1TB M.2 Kingston
HDD – 2TB External
Motherboard – GIGABYTE DSH3 B550M
PSU – 550W 80+ Gold
MSI GTX 1650 Gaming Temperatures
| Game | Resolution/Settings | Temperature (°C) |
| Apex Legends | 1080p Low | 72 |
| GTA V | 1080P Very High | 64 |
| CS:GO | 1080p Low | 66 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p Max | 62 |
| Valorant | 1080p Low | 75 |
| Red Dead Redemption | 1080p Custom | 64 |
| Days Gone | 1080p Very High | 66 |
| Fortnite | 1080p Low | 70 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p Low | 65 |
| Forza Horizon V | 1080p High | 65 |
Average Temp: 68°C
From this data, we can draw a few conclusions about the performance of the MSI GTX 1650.
The GPU is able to maintain relatively stable temperatures across various games and settings, with temperatures ranging from 62°C to 75°C. Valorant, played at 1080p Low settings, registers the highest temperature at 75°C. On the other hand, Elden Ring, at 1080p Max settings, yields the lowest temperature at 62°C.
Other games such as Apex Legends, GTA V, CS:GO, Red Dead Redemption, Days Gone, Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077, and Forza Horizon V showcase similar temperature trends, indicating that the MSI GTX 1650 is consistent in its temperature management.
Benchmark 3)
Specs:
Intel Core i3-10100F 3.6Ghz Up to 4.30Ghz
Gigabyte GTX 1650 4GB DDR5
RAM – T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 16GB 3200MHz
OS – Windows 10 Pro
SSD – 512GB Kingston
HDD – 2TB External
PSU – 400W 80+ bronze EVGA
Gigabyte GTX 1650 Gaming Temperatures
| Game | Resolution/Settings | Temperature (°C) |
| Forza Horizon V | 1080p High | 71 |
| CS:GO | 1080p Low | 64 |
| GTA V | 1080p Very High | 72 |
| Spider-Man Remastered | 1080p Very High | 71 |
| Overwatch | 1080p Low | 65 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p Maximum | 66 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 1080p Low-Mid | 68 |
| Days Gone | 1080p Very High | 74 |
| Fortnite | 1080p Comp | 73 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p Low | 70 |
| Far Cry 6 | 1080p High | 63 |
Average Temp: 63°C
The GPU demonstrates fairly consistent temperature management across a range of games and settings, with temperatures fluctuating between 63°C and 74°C. Among these games, Days Gone, played at 1080p Very High settings, exhibits the highest temperature at 74°C. Conversely, Far Cry 6, at 1080p High settings, records the lowest temperature of 63°C.
Other games, including Forza Horizon V, CS:GO, GTA V, Spider-Man Remastered, Overwatch, Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, Fortnite, and Cyberpunk 2077, display comparable temperature trends. Again, we see that the Gigabyte GTX 1650 maintains a stable temperature management performance throughout various gaming experiences.
When does it begin to throttle?
The GPU throttle temperature denotes the point at which your card starts to decrease its performance or “throttle” to avoid overheating and possible damage. Throttling aids in preserving the GPU’s stability and extending its lifespan by ensuring it doesn’t run at perilously high temperatures.
From the information available, GTX 1650 typically starts to throttle at around 75-80°C. Once the GPU attains this temperature, it throttles its performance, potentially reducing frame rates.
For instance, I know a guy whose 1650 starts to throttle at around 79C, after which the frequency drops from 1800 MHz to 1200-1500 MHz and temps drop to 68-75C. Read GPU Clock Speed Fluctuating – Here’s What To Do to learn what you can do about this.
Nonetheless, it’s crucial to note that the actual throttle temperature might differ based on the specific GPU model, manufacturer, and other factors. As a result, we always advise consulting the documentation provided on the manufacturer’s website.
According to this source, the maximum operating temperature for GTX 1650 is 94°C.
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