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

✅+23.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $451 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 396.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P3000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P3000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3000 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro P3000

2016

Why buy it

✅39.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,384 vs 7,869).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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302.7% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Quadro P3000

2016

Why buy it

✅+23.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $451 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 396.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P3000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P3000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Why buy it

✅39.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3000 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 (6,384 vs 7,869).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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302.7% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Quadro P3000?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2016, 23.3% more raw performance headroom, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. 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 about $451 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 396.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P3000 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 $600 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 P3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	94 FPS	112 FPS
medium	83 FPS	102 FPS
high	70 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	99 FPS
medium	74 FPS	85 FPS
high	60 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	52 FPS
medium	39 FPS	47 FPS
high	27 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	34 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Quadro P3000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	136 FPS	287 FPS
medium	113 FPS	230 FPS
high	94 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	212 FPS
medium	62 FPS	172 FPS
high	44 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	102 FPS
medium	27 FPS	85 FPS
high	21 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Quadro P3000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	323 FPS	287 FPS
medium	283 FPS	230 FPS
high	205 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	215 FPS
medium	202 FPS	172 FPS
high	151 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	144 FPS
medium	117 FPS	115 FPS
high	79 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	72 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Quadro P3000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	261 FPS	287 FPS
medium	211 FPS	230 FPS
high	191 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	215 FPS
medium	158 FPS	172 FPS
high	135 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	144 FPS
medium	74 FPS	115 FPS
high	65 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro P3000

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 P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro P3000's 6,384 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 23.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
G3D Mark Score	7,869+23%	6,384
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	3840+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+323%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+1%	1645 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	240+329%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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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 P3000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
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 P3000 has 6 GB. The Quadro P3000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3000
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+311%	25.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Quadro P3000 launched at $600. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 75.2% less ($451 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.6 (Quadro P3000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 398.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).