GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz

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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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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.
  • 87.5% higher power demand at 75W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

  • 12.9% 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.
  • Draws 40W instead of 75W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 48.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 48.9% 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 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 12.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 48.9% 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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)
1080p
low94 FPS104 FPS
medium83 FPS87 FPS
high70 FPS73 FPS
ultra58 FPS49 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS90 FPS
medium74 FPS74 FPS
high60 FPS54 FPS
ultra50 FPS36 FPS
4K
low41 FPS36 FPS
medium39 FPS32 FPS
high27 FPS20 FPS
ultra24 FPS17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low136 FPS108 FPS
medium113 FPS85 FPS
high94 FPS66 FPS
ultra71 FPS51 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS80 FPS
medium62 FPS61 FPS
high44 FPS48 FPS
ultra35 FPS36 FPS
4K
low36 FPS49 FPS
medium27 FPS39 FPS
high21 FPS30 FPS
ultra15 FPS21 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low323 FPS410 FPS
medium283 FPS348 FPS
high205 FPS276 FPS
ultra169 FPS250 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS306 FPS
medium202 FPS261 FPS
high151 FPS202 FPS
ultra117 FPS169 FPS
4K
low130 FPS196 FPS
medium117 FPS171 FPS
high79 FPS120 FPS
ultra50 FPS80 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low261 FPS220 FPS
medium211 FPS185 FPS
high191 FPS146 FPS
ultra166 FPS122 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS167 FPS
medium158 FPS142 FPS
high135 FPS107 FPS
ultra113 FPS87 FPS
4K
low99 FPS92 FPS
medium74 FPS70 FPS
high65 FPS56 FPS
ultra51 FPS42 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

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 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) leads by 48.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
7,869
11,715+49%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+18%
2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+18%
1410 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
56
L1 Cache
896 KB
896 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

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

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+27%
1.1
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
TDP
75W
40W-47%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
292.9+179%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
April 12 2021
Ranking
#323
#354