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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

2020

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M4000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M4000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅8.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

2020

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M4000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M4000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅8.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) better than Quadro M4000?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Quadro M4000 averages 8.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,968 vs 6,679 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 100W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $791 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro M4000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro M4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro M4000 is 2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 6,679 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Quadro M4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	92 FPS	105 FPS
medium	82 FPS	88 FPS
high	68 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	89 FPS
medium	73 FPS	73 FPS
high	58 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	35 FPS
medium	38 FPS	32 FPS
high	27 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	145 FPS	161 FPS
medium	123 FPS	137 FPS
high	103 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	110 FPS
medium	67 FPS	88 FPS
high	52 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	49 FPS
medium	28 FPS	42 FPS
high	22 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	30 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	314 FPS	301 FPS
medium	251 FPS	240 FPS
high	205 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	225 FPS
medium	188 FPS	180 FPS
high	157 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	150 FPS
medium	123 FPS	120 FPS
high	84 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	75 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	260 FPS	211 FPS
medium	207 FPS	182 FPS
high	179 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	164 FPS
medium	157 FPS	143 FPS
high	128 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	92 FPS
medium	74 FPS	73 FPS
high	65 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	46 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) and Quadro M4000

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 15 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,968 points.

Quadro M4000

The Quadro M4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,679 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) scores 6,968 and the Quadro M4000 reaches 6,679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Quadro M4000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 1 (Quadro M4000). Raw compute: 3.195 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
G3D Mark Score	6,968+4%	6,679
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1,280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.195 TFLOPS+28%	2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz+54%	1013 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	1 MB+113%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) — a 64.8% advantage for the Quadro M4000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	211 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) draws 50W versus the Quadro M4000's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 350W (Quadro M4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)	Quadro M4000
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C-2%	82°C
Perf/Watt	139.4+109%	66.8