GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P2000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P2000

2017Core: 1076 MHzBoost: 1480 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P2000 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 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P2000 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P2000: 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 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

  • 0.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Quadro P2000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 5 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 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $425 MSRP).

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (5 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2017 hardware with 5 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P2000 instead at 6,964 vs 6,574, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro P2000 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 P2000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P2000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,574 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 6,574 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the Quadro P2000 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
G3D Mark Score
6,574
6,964+6%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1024
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.458 TFLOPS
3.031 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1480 MHz+23%
ROPs
32
40+25%
TMUs
64
64
L1 Cache
1 MB+163%
0.38 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.25 MB+25%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
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 Ti with Max-Q Design has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 carries 5 GB. Quadro P2000 gives you 25% 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 Ti with Max-Q Design and 256-bit on the Quadro P2000. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the Quadro P2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
5 GB+25%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.25 MB+25%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
TDP
50W-33%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
201mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
131.5+42%
92.9
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignQuadro P2000
MSRP
$425
Codename
TU117
GP106
Release
April 2 2020
February 6 2017
Ranking
#371
#346

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