GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro FX 3700M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3700M

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro FX 3700M 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 vs Quadro FX 3700M 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 vs Quadro FX 3700M: 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

2019

Why buy it

  • 689.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Quadro FX 3700M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 75W instead of 189W, a 114W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quadro FX 3700M

2008

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 152% higher power demand at 189W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 689.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1644.8% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 451), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2008. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro FX 3700M Technical Specifications

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

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 FX 3700M

The Quadro FX 3700M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 451 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro FX 3700M's 451 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1644.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro FX 3700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
G3D Mark Score
7,869+1645%
451
Architecture
Turing
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
896+273%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+380%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
80+43%
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 3700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700M carries 1 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 300% 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 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 3700M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3700M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+300%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
DirectX
12+9%
11 (10_0)
OpenGL
4.6+39%
3.3
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (Quadro FX 3700M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
No
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
PureVideo VP2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 3700M's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
TDP
75W-60%
189W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+4271%
2.4
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro FX 3700M
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
GT200B
Release
April 23 2019
November 11 2008
Ranking
#323
#815

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