GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Quadro P4200

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P4200

2018Core: 1227 MHzBoost: 1647 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Quadro P4200 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 SUPER vs Quadro P4200 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 SUPER vs Quadro P4200: 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 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,041 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
  • Delivers 640.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro P4200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 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.
  • 118.1% longer card at 229mm vs 105mm.

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

  • 31.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Measures 105mm instead of 229mm, a 124mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 654.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,200 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 64.1 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro P4200 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 31.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.9% in PassMark G3D (10,376 vs 10,186), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 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 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,041 cheaper on MSRP at $159 vs $1,200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 640.9% (64.1 vs 8.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro P4200 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs Quadro P4200 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 and the Quadro P4200 reaches 10,376 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
G3D Mark Score
10,186
10,376+2%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1280
2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.416 TFLOPS
7.589 TFLOPS+72%
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+5%
1647 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
144+80%
L1 Cache
1.3 MB+55%
0.84 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P4200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
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 SUPER has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4200 carries 8 GB. Quadro P4200 gives you 100% 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 SUPER and 256-bit on the Quadro P4200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200) — the Quadro P4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
TDP
100W
100W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
105mm
Height
111mm
82mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
101.9
103.8+2%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER came in at $159, while the Quadro P4200 launched at $1200. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER was 86.8% cheaper ($1041 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 8.6 (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 645.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERQuadro P4200
MSRP
$159-87%
$1200
Performance per Dollar
64.1+645%
8.6
Codename
TU116
GP104
Release
November 22 2019
February 21 2018
Ranking
#258
#266

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