GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro 410

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 410

2013Core: 706 MHz

Popular choices:

GTX 1650

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +1742.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 1742.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Quadro 410: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro 410 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
  • Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro 410

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (427 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Quadro 410?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 427 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro 410 is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
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 2013, 1742.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 512 MB, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is in basically the same MSRP band at $149 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 1742.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1742.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro 410 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro 410 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $149 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
1080p
low94 FPS19 FPS
medium83 FPS15 FPS
high70 FPS13 FPS
ultra58 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS14 FPS
medium74 FPS12 FPS
high60 FPS10 FPS
ultra50 FPS7 FPS
4K
low41 FPS10 FPS
medium39 FPS8 FPS
high27 FPS6 FPS
ultra24 FPS5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
1080p
low136 FPS19 FPS
medium113 FPS15 FPS
high94 FPS13 FPS
ultra71 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS14 FPS
medium62 FPS12 FPS
high44 FPS10 FPS
ultra35 FPS7 FPS
4K
low36 FPS10 FPS
medium27 FPS8 FPS
high21 FPS6 FPS
ultra15 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
1080p
low323 FPS19 FPS
medium283 FPS15 FPS
high205 FPS13 FPS
ultra169 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS14 FPS
medium202 FPS12 FPS
high151 FPS10 FPS
ultra117 FPS7 FPS
4K
low130 FPS10 FPS
medium117 FPS8 FPS
high79 FPS6 FPS
ultra50 FPS5 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
1080p
low261 FPS19 FPS
medium211 FPS15 FPS
high191 FPS13 FPS
ultra166 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS14 FPS
medium158 FPS12 FPS
high135 FPS10 FPS
ultra113 FPS7 FPS
4K
low99 FPS10 FPS
medium74 FPS8 FPS
high65 FPS6 FPS
ultra51 FPS5 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro 410

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro 410

The Quadro 410 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 427 points. Launch price was $1,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro 410's 427 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1742.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro 410 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,152 (Quadro 410). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro 410).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
G3D Mark Score
7,869+1743%
427
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
1152+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+83%
1.627 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
96+71%
L1 Cache
896 KB+833%
96 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

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 Quadro 410 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 410 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 410) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro 410's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro 410). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
TDP
75W-25%
100W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+2340%
4.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Quadro 410 launched at $149. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.9 (Quadro 410) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1720.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro 410
MSRP
$149
$149
Performance per Dollar
52.8+1721%
2.9
Codename
TU117
GK104
Release
April 23 2019
July 23 2013
Ranking
#323
#604