GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs Quadro K5200

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 Quadro K5200 is on rank 254, 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 Quadro K5200

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#237

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#252

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#253

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#259

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#263

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#265

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. 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 Quadro K5200 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 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro K5200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and Quadro K5200

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.

Quadro K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 and the Quadro K5200 reaches 6,149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	6,314+3%	6,149
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2304+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	3.553 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock	1125 MHz+46%	771 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	192+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro K5200
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 Quadro K5200 has 8 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) — a 88.4% advantage for the Quadro K5200. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	211 GB/s+88%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.