FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro 3D V5700

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5700 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 V5700 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 V5700

2014

Why buy it

  • Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (547 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 302% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • +1338.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $450 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 5683.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • FirePro 3D V5700 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.
  • 34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

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 1338.6% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 547), 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 512 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. 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 $450 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5683.3% (52.8 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro 3D V5700

The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.

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 V5700 scores 547 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1338.6%. The FirePro 3D V5700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
547
7,869+1339%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2048+129%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+17%
2.984 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128+129%
56
L1 Cache
512 KB
896 KB+75%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V5700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce 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 V5700 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 700% 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 V5700 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
10.1
12+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
UVD 2
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 2
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 V5700 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 114% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 170mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
274W
75W-73%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
170mm
229mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
2.0
104.9+5145%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V5700 came in at $599, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 75.1% cheaper ($450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 5766.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$599
$149-75%
Performance per Dollar
0.9
52.8+5767%
Codename
Tahiti
TU117
Release
January 18 2014
April 23 2019
Ranking
#423
#323

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