GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro M620

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 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

  • +185.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M620: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M620 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.
  • 150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.
  • 22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

Quadro M620

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,758 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 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 M620?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 2,758 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro M620 is a 2017 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 2017, 185.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 185.3% 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 M620 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro M620 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
1080p
low94 FPS29 FPS
medium83 FPS17 FPS
high70 FPS10 FPS
ultra58 FPS5 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS13 FPS
medium74 FPS7 FPS
high60 FPS3 FPS
ultra50 FPS2 FPS
4K
low41 FPS5 FPS
medium39 FPS3 FPS
high27 FPS1 FPS
ultra24 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
1080p
low136 FPS47 FPS
medium113 FPS25 FPS
high94 FPS18 FPS
ultra71 FPS12 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS14 FPS
medium62 FPS8 FPS
high44 FPS6 FPS
ultra35 FPS4 FPS
4K
low36 FPS4 FPS
medium27 FPS2 FPS
high21 FPS2 FPS
ultra15 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
1080p
low323 FPS124 FPS
medium283 FPS99 FPS
high205 FPS83 FPS
ultra169 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS93 FPS
medium202 FPS74 FPS
high151 FPS62 FPS
ultra117 FPS47 FPS
4K
low130 FPS62 FPS
medium117 FPS50 FPS
high79 FPS41 FPS
ultra50 FPS31 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
1080p
low261 FPS124 FPS
medium211 FPS99 FPS
high191 FPS83 FPS
ultra166 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS93 FPS
medium158 FPS74 FPS
high135 FPS62 FPS
ultra113 FPS47 FPS
4K
low99 FPS62 FPS
medium74 FPS50 FPS
high65 FPS41 FPS
ultra51 FPS30 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro M620

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 M620

The Quadro M620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 756 MHz to 977 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,758 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro M620's 2,758 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 185.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 977 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
G3D Mark Score
7,869+185%
2,758
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+75%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+198%
1 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+70%
977 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+75%
32
L1 Cache
896 KB+250%
256 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

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 M620 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
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 M620 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% 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 2 MB (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 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_1 (Quadro M620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
DirectX
12
12_1
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 5th 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 M620's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
TDP
75W
30W-60%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+14%
91.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0. The Quadro M620 costs 100+% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro M620
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
GM107
Release
April 23 2019
January 11 2017
Ranking
#323
#606