GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU is on rank 122, 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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#107

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1192%

#122

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

98%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

92%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

89%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

86%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A500 Embedded GPU.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q scores 6,314 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is built on Turing while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,314+2%	6,197
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	5.468 TFLOPS+137%
Boost Clock	1125 MHz	1335 MHz+19%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q draws 30W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 40% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.