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 P4200 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 P4200: 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

✅Costs $1,051 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 510.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌118.1% longer card at 229mm vs 105mm.

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅50.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 105mm instead of 229mm, a 124mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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705.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,200 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro P4200 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 50.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 31.9% in PassMark G3D (10,376 vs 7,869), 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 16nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. 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 to buy today. It is $1,051 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $1,200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 510.8% (52.8 vs 8.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro P4200 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro P4200 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 P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro P4200's 10,376 — the Quadro P4200 leads by 31.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	7,869	10,376+32%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	7.589 TFLOPS+154%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+1%	1647 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	144+157%
L1 Cache	896 KB+4%	864 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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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 P4200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
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 P4200 carries 8 GB. Quadro P4200 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 256-bit on the Quadro P4200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200) — the Quadro P4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	105mm
Height	111mm	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	104.9+1%	103.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Quadro P4200 launched at $1200. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 87.6% cheaper ($1051 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.6 (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 514% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Quadro P4200
MSRP	$149-88%	$1200
Performance per Dollar	52.8+514%	8.6
Codename	TU117	GP104
Release	April 23 2019	February 21 2018
Ranking	#323	#266

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