GTX 1650 Remains Viable For Budget Gaming

In 2026, the NVIDIA GTX 1650 remains a common entry-level GPU for very constrained budgets, offering 4 GB VRAM and no hardware ray tracing or DLSS. It still delivers smooth 1080p performance in esports and older titles (often 60–120 FPS) and benefits from low power draw and mature drivers. For slightly higher budgets, the RTX 4060 or new RTX 5050 provide DLSS/FSR alternatives and future-proofing.