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Ryzen 7 8700G + GTX 1650: bottleneck check

33%

GPU-limited at 1440p. GPU-bound (normal).

The GTX 1650 is the part working hardest at 1440p, which is what you want. The Ryzen 7 8700G keeps about 33% in reserve.

By resolution

ResolutionLimiting partSeverityVerdict
1080pGPU 26%GPU-bound (normal)
1440pGPU 33%GPU-bound (normal)
4KGPU 49%CPU overkill

The GTX 1650 is the limit at every resolution and by a wide margin at 4K (49%). The Ryzen 7 8700G is overkill for this card: a faster GPU would give you far more frames than any CPU change.

Specifications

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores / threads8 / 16
Max boost5.1 GHz
SocketAM5
Max turbo power65 W
Released2024
Gaming index68 / 100
Multi-core index64 / 100
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM4 GB
Board power75 W
Released2019
1080p index12.9 / 100
1440p index9 / 100
4K index6.3 / 100

Power supply

CPU 65 W + GPU 75 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 240 W. We recommend a 450 W unit (80 Plus Gold or better) so transient spikes from the graphics card stay inside the PSU's comfort zone. Try other pairs in the PSU calculator.

Upgrade paths

CPUs that remove the bottleneck

AM5

Cards that use the Ryzen 7 8700G fully

Best CPU for the GTX 1650 Best GPU for the Ryzen 7 8700G GTX 1650 PSU requirements

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Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.