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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Why is Tesla M40 better than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
The battle between the professional industrial Tesla M40 and the budget enthusiast GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER reveals the distance between mission-critical compute scale and entry-level gaming efficiency. The Tesla M40 features a massive memory buffer—up to 12GB or 24GB—designed for 24/7 server workloads and complex scientific datasets.
Technically, the Tesla M40 wins on absolute memory capacity and workstation stability, but it lacks the dedicated video outputs and modern specialized cores found on the gaming card. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER features superior architecture for interactive 1080p gaming and modern media support, making it a robust engine for budget-conscious builders. Moving between these two is a choice between a server-grade compute tool and a streamlined interactive engine. For enthusiasts seeking the most immersion, the 1650 SUPER provides the features needed for a stable digital environment in 2026.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the winner for users who priority raw gaming speed and modern display connectivity. it is a legendary entry-point for 1080p gaming. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 is the winner for professional researchers or budget AI hobbyists who need uncompromised VRAM capacity for deep learning in a headless server. however, for any gaming or general productivity rig, the discrete GeForce card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $81 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1252.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1252.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($81) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Tesla M40
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.
Tesla M40
The Tesla M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 10 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 948 MHz to 1112 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,220 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,186 | 10,220 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 3072+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.416 TFLOPS | 6.832 TFLOPS+55% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+55% | 1112 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 80 | 192+140% |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB+18% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 has 8 GB. The Tesla M40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.9+149% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500 and now averages $1099. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 92.6% less ($1018 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.8 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 9.3 (Tesla M40) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 1252.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-94% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $81-93% | $1099 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.8+1253% | 9.3 |
| Codename | TU116 | GM200 |
| Release | November 22 2019 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #258 | #256 |
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