GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs FirePro W9000

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is positioned at rank 5 and the FirePro W9000 is on rank 317, so the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

#5

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

100%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

90%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

90%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

82%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

81%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000

#302

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9593%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

100%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

98%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

96%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

92%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

90%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

89%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

89%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 Max-Q Benchmark Check

FirePro W9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and FirePro W9000

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,314 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 and the FirePro W9000 reaches 6,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the FirePro W9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 2,048 (FirePro W9000). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
G3D Mark Score	6,314+3%	6,157
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	3.994 TFLOPS+73%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9000 has 6 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12 (FirePro W9000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the FirePro W9000's 274W — a 160.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 350W (FirePro W9000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 93°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	FirePro W9000
TDP	30W-89%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-19%	93°C
Perf/Watt	210.5+836%	22.5