GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 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

  • Costs $751 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
  • Delivers 58.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 110W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • 90.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 504% HIGHER MSRP
    $900 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 46.7% higher power demand at 110W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) averages 90.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 29,964 vs 7,869 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is a 2019 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 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?
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 280.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is about 504.0% more expensive on MSRP at $900 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 90.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 280.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low94 FPS132 FPS
medium83 FPS113 FPS
high70 FPS97 FPS
ultra58 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS106 FPS
medium74 FPS88 FPS
high60 FPS70 FPS
ultra50 FPS48 FPS
4K
low41 FPS47 FPS
medium39 FPS41 FPS
high27 FPS30 FPS
ultra24 FPS25 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low136 FPS256 FPS
medium113 FPS215 FPS
high94 FPS184 FPS
ultra71 FPS159 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS195 FPS
medium62 FPS161 FPS
high44 FPS139 FPS
ultra35 FPS116 FPS
4K
low36 FPS113 FPS
medium27 FPS96 FPS
high21 FPS81 FPS
ultra15 FPS62 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low323 FPS745 FPS
medium283 FPS615 FPS
high205 FPS547 FPS
ultra169 FPS477 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS590 FPS
medium202 FPS484 FPS
high151 FPS420 FPS
ultra117 FPS364 FPS
4K
low130 FPS388 FPS
medium117 FPS312 FPS
high79 FPS255 FPS
ultra50 FPS202 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low261 FPS259 FPS
medium211 FPS225 FPS
high191 FPS183 FPS
ultra166 FPS155 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS198 FPS
medium158 FPS176 FPS
high135 FPS140 FPS
ultra113 FPS115 FPS
4K
low99 FPS114 FPS
medium74 FPS96 FPS
high65 FPS76 FPS
ultra51 FPS58 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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 RTX 4000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 280.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
7,869
29,964+281%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
7.987 TFLOPS+168%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+7%
1560 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
160+186%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
2.5 MB+184%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 100% 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
6th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP
75W-32%
110W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
272.4+160%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 83.4% less ($751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 58.6% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP
$149-83%
$900
Performance per Dollar
52.8+59%
33.3
Codename
TU117
TU104
Release
April 23 2019
May 27 2019
Ranking
#323
#201