GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro K3100M

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

✅+244.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro K3100M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro K3100M is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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 K3100M

2013

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,283 vs 7,869).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Quadro K3100M

2013

Why buy it

✅+244.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro K3100M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro K3100M is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,283 vs 7,869).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Quadro K3100M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 2,283 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro K3100M 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, 244.7% more raw performance headroom, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 244.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K3100M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K3100M 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 an unclear 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Quadro K3100M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	94 FPS	99 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	70 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	77 FPS
medium	74 FPS	62 FPS
high	60 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	27 FPS
medium	39 FPS	26 FPS
high	27 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	136 FPS	72 FPS
medium	113 FPS	48 FPS
high	94 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	39 FPS
medium	62 FPS	22 FPS
high	44 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	14 FPS
medium	27 FPS	8 FPS
high	21 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	323 FPS	103 FPS
medium	283 FPS	82 FPS
high	205 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	77 FPS
medium	202 FPS	62 FPS
high	151 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	51 FPS
medium	117 FPS	41 FPS
high	79 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	26 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	261 FPS	103 FPS
medium	211 FPS	82 FPS
high	191 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	77 FPS
medium	158 FPS	62 FPS
high	135 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	51 FPS
medium	74 FPS	41 FPS
high	65 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro K3100M

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.

Quadro K3100M

The Quadro K3100M 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 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,283 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro K3100M's 2,283 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 244.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+245%	2,283
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+175%	1.084 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	896 KB+1300%	64 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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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 Quadro K3100M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K3100M) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro K3100M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 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 K3100M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.