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

✅+21.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3200 Max-Q across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅3.1% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,500 vs 7,869).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅+21.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅3.1% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3200 Max-Q across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 (6,500 vs 7,869).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌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 P3200 Max-Q?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, 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 2018, 21.1% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.1% 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 P3200 Max-Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P3200 Max-Q 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 P3200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	94 FPS	84 FPS
medium	83 FPS	72 FPS
high	70 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	73 FPS
medium	74 FPS	64 FPS
high	60 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	26 FPS
medium	39 FPS	25 FPS
high	27 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Quadro P3200 Max-Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	136 FPS	210 FPS
medium	113 FPS	179 FPS
high	94 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	160 FPS
medium	62 FPS	134 FPS
high	44 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	94 FPS
medium	27 FPS	77 FPS
high	21 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	49 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Quadro P3200 Max-Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	323 FPS	292 FPS
medium	283 FPS	234 FPS
high	205 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	219 FPS
medium	202 FPS	176 FPS
high	151 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	146 FPS
medium	117 FPS	117 FPS
high	79 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	73 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Quadro P3200 Max-Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	261 FPS	166 FPS
medium	211 FPS	133 FPS
high	191 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	118 FPS
medium	158 FPS	96 FPS
high	135 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	65 FPS
medium	74 FPS	51 FPS
high	65 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro P3200 Max-Q

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 P3200 Max-Q

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1139 MHz to 1404 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro P3200 Max-Q's 6,500 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 21.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro P3200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1404 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	7,869+21%	6,500
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.032 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+19%	1404 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+33%	672 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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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 P3200 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) — the Quadro P3200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
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 P3200 Max-Q). 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,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
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,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro P3200 Max-Q's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+21%	86.7