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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3041.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P40-2Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P40-2Q is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,581).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GRID P40-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅+21.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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3724.8% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GRID P40-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3041.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P40-2Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P40-2Q is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+21.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,581).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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3724.8% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID P40-2Q better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. GRID P40-2Q is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.8% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2015 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID P40-2Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID P40-2Q is about 3724.8% more expensive on MSRP at $5,699 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 21.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1650 make more sense than GRID P40-2Q?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID P40-2Q. The trade-off is that GRID P40-2Q currently gives you 21.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

GRID P40-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
1080p
low	94 FPS	104 FPS
medium	83 FPS	90 FPS
high	70 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	91 FPS
medium	74 FPS	80 FPS
high	60 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	29 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	16 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open GRID P40-2Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
1080p
low	136 FPS	162 FPS
medium	113 FPS	128 FPS
high	94 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	119 FPS
medium	62 FPS	92 FPS
high	44 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	68 FPS
medium	27 FPS	52 FPS
high	21 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open GRID P40-2Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
1080p
low	323 FPS	431 FPS
medium	283 FPS	345 FPS
high	205 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	323 FPS
medium	202 FPS	259 FPS
high	151 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	216 FPS
medium	117 FPS	172 FPS
high	79 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	108 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open GRID P40-2Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
1080p
low	261 FPS	182 FPS
medium	211 FPS	148 FPS
high	191 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	132 FPS
medium	158 FPS	110 FPS
high	135 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	77 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	65 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open GRID P40-2Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GRID P40-2Q

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

GRID P40-2Q

The GRID P40-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,581 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GRID P40-2Q's 9,581 — the GRID P40-2Q leads by 21.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,581+22%
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+62%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+41%	1178 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+17%	768 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID P40-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) — the GRID P40-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GRID P40-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GRID P40-2Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GRID P40-2Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+146%	42.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 97.4% less ($5550 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.7 (GRID P40-2Q) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3005.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).