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 P400 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 P400: 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

✅290.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 438% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 9.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Quadro P400 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.
❌150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.
❌57.9% longer card at 229mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P400

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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13.4% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($169 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 290.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 374.3% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 1,659), 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: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $169, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 438% (52.8 vs 9.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro P400 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 P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro P400's 1,659 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 374.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1252 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
G3D Mark Score	7,869+374%	1,659
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+250%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+366%	0.641 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+33%	1252 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+250%	16
L1 Cache	896 KB+833%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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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 P400 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P400 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 64-bit on the Quadro P400. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P400) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_1 (Quadro P400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+90%	55.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 11.8% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.8 (Quadro P400) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 438.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P400
MSRP	$149-12%	$169
Performance per Dollar	52.8+439%	9.8
Codename	TU117	GP107
Release	April 23 2019	February 7 2017
Ranking	#323	#741

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