GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile): 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

  • 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 5000 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 316.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 18W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • 44.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 18W instead of 75W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 44.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 88.5% in PassMark G3D (14,832 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce GTX 1650 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 14,832 — the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) leads by 88.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
7,869
14,832+88%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
3.037 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1695 MHz+2%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
56
L1 Cache
896 KB
896 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1650 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) gives you 300% 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 RTX 5000 (Mobile).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
16 GB+300%
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 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
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 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 122.6% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
TDP
75W
18W-76%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
824.0+686%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
December 2 2020
Ranking
#323
#548

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