GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro T1200 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro T1200 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 T1200 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 T1200 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

  • 17.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • 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 T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 18W instead of 75W, a 57W reduction.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 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?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 43.1% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 5,500), 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro T1200 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 T1200 Mobile

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro T1200 Mobile's 5,500 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 43.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1200 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
7,869+43%
5,500
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+2%
2.918 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+17%
1425 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
64+14%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
1 MB+14%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro T1200 Mobile leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1200 Mobile
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 ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 128-bit on the Quadro T1200 Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1200 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro T1200 Mobile's 18W — a 122.6% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1200 Mobile
TDP
75W
18W-76%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
305.6+191%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro T1200 Mobile (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro T1200 Mobile
MSRP
$149
Codename
TU117
TU117
Release
April 23 2019
April 12 2021
Ranking
#323
#347

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