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 M1200 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro M1200: 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

✅116.1% 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).
✅Quadro M1200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 4 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).

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 116.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 145% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 3,212), 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: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

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 M1200 Technical Specifications

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

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 M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro M1200's 3,212 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 145%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	7,869+145%	3,212
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+113%	1.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+45%	1150 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+180%	320 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M1200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
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 ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 64-bit on the Quadro M1200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-15%	82°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+47%	71.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Quadro M1200 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M1200 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro M1200
MSRP	$149	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	52.8	Infinity
Codename	TU117	GM107
Release	April 23 2019	January 11 2017
Ranking	#323	#567

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