FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro 3D V4800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V4800

2010

Why buy it

  • Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (854 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 26.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $189 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($189 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • +821.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $40 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1068.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 4.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • FirePro 3D V4800 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 821.4% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 854), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $40 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $189, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1068.8% (52.8 vs 4.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V4800

The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 821.4%. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
854
7,869+821%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
800
896+12%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+170%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
56+40%
L1 Cache
80 KB
896 KB+1020%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V4800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V4800 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V4800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
4 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
11.2
12+7%
Vulkan
None
1.4
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro 3D V4800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
74W-1%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
168mm
229mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
11.5
104.9+812%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V4800 came in at $189, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 21.2% cheaper ($40 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.5 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1073.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$189
$149-21%
Performance per Dollar
4.5
52.8+1073%
Codename
Juniper
TU117
Release
April 26 2010
April 23 2019
Ranking
#780
#323

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