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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs Quadro P3000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs Quadro P3000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

2019

Why buy it

✅Quadro P3000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 30W instead of 250W, a 220W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Quadro P3000

2016

Why buy it

✅78.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro P3000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 78.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (6,384 vs 6,314), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro P3000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro P3000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs Quadro P3000 Technical Specifications

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

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 P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 and the Quadro P3000 reaches 6,384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
G3D Mark Score	6,314	6,384+1%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	3840+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+448%
Boost Clock	1125 MHz	1645 MHz+46%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	64	240+275%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.4 MB+40%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P3000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
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 Max-Q has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P3000 carries 6 GB. Quadro P3000 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and 256-bit on the Quadro P3000. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
DirectX	12 (11_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 Max-Q) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
TDP	30W-88%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	210.5+725%	25.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q (2019 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	Quadro P3000
MSRP	—	$600
Codename	TU117	GP102
Release	April 23 2019	October 1 2016
Ranking	#383	#141

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