GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro T1000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1455 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

  • 35.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $351 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 428.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 235.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Quadro T1000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 57.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 57.4% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $351 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 35.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 57.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 428.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro T1000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro T1000 (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low94 FPS92 FPS
medium83 FPS83 FPS
high70 FPS69 FPS
ultra58 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS85 FPS
medium74 FPS73 FPS
high60 FPS58 FPS
ultra50 FPS48 FPS
4K
low41 FPS39 FPS
medium39 FPS37 FPS
high27 FPS25 FPS
ultra24 FPS22 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low136 FPS131 FPS
medium113 FPS106 FPS
high94 FPS89 FPS
ultra71 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS73 FPS
medium62 FPS59 FPS
high44 FPS43 FPS
ultra35 FPS33 FPS
4K
low36 FPS34 FPS
medium27 FPS26 FPS
high21 FPS20 FPS
ultra15 FPS14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low323 FPS225 FPS
medium283 FPS180 FPS
high205 FPS150 FPS
ultra169 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS169 FPS
medium202 FPS135 FPS
high151 FPS112 FPS
ultra117 FPS84 FPS
4K
low130 FPS112 FPS
medium117 FPS90 FPS
high79 FPS75 FPS
ultra50 FPS51 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low261 FPS225 FPS
medium211 FPS180 FPS
high191 FPS150 FPS
ultra166 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS169 FPS
medium158 FPS135 FPS
high135 FPS112 FPS
ultra113 FPS84 FPS
4K
low99 FPS102 FPS
medium74 FPS76 FPS
high65 FPS66 FPS
ultra51 FPS52 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Quadro T1000 (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 T1000 (móvel)

The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 5,000 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 57.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.235 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
7,869+57%
5,000
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+34%
2.235 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+14%
1455 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+17%
768 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 50W — a 40% difference. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
TDP
75W
50W-33%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+5%
100.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) launched at $500. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 70.2% less ($351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.0 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 428% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP
$149-70%
$500
Performance per Dollar
52.8+428%
10.0
Codename
TU117
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
May 27 2019
Ranking
#323
#374