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FirePro W9000 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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FirePro W9000 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W9000
6 GB 274
6,157
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD8970M
brand logoRadeon RX 460 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
brand logoRadeon 760M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 7650 GRE
brand logoRadeon RX 7900M
GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+27.8%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 W9000 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 W9000

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,157 vs 7,869).
  • ❌2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    2583.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,999 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • ❌265.3% higher power demand at 274W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+27.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $3,850 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 3330.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
  • ✅FirePro W9000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 274W, a 199W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

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 27.8% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 6,157), 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: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,850 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $3,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3330.2% (52.8 vs 1.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro W9000 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro W9000

The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 27.8%. The FirePro W9000 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 W9000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
6,157
7,869+28%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2048+129%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.994 TFLOPS+34%
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%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W9000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce 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 W9000 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. FirePro W9000 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the FirePro W9000 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 3.2
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 114% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 279mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
274W
75W-73%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
279mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
93°C
70°C-25%
Perf/Watt
22.5
104.9+366%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W9000 came in at $3999, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 96.3% cheaper ($3850 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.5 (FirePro W9000) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3420% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$3999
$149-96%
Performance per Dollar
1.5
52.8+3420%
Codename
Tahiti
TU117
Release
June 14 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#390
#323
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