GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro M2000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro M2000

2016Core: 796 MHzBoost: 1163 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro M2000 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 M2000 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 M2000: 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

  • 76.9% 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 M2000 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.
  • 37.1% longer card at 229mm vs 167mm.

Quadro M2000

2016

Why buy it

  • Measures 167mm instead of 229mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2016 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 76.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 95.5% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 4,026), 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 2016. 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 M2000 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 M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro M2000's 4,026 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 95.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro M2000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Quadro M2000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1163 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
G3D Mark Score
7,869+95%
4,026
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+67%
1.786 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+43%
1163 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+211%
288 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
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 M2000.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_1 (Quadro M2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
DirectX
12
12_1
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro M2000's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro M2000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
167mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+95%
53.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Quadro M2000 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M2000 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M2000
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
GM206
Release
April 23 2019
April 8 2016
Ranking
#323
#491

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