GeForce GTX 1650
RTX A6000
GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A6000 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 RTX A6000 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A6000: 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
2019Why buy it
- ✅Costs $4,500 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 976.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 75W instead of 230W, a 155W reduction.
- ✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than RTX A6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
RTX A6000
2021Why buy it
- ✅205.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 4 GB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌3020.1% HIGHER MSRP$4,649 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($4,649 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
- ❌206.7% higher power demand at 230W vs 75W.
- ❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A6000 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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.
RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,815 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX A6000's 22,815 — the RTX A6000 leads by 189.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8,192 (RTX A6000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 22,815+190% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 8192+814% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 27.77 TFLOPS+831% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1695 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 56 | 256+357% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 8 MB+809% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A6000 carries 48 GB. RTX A6000 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A6000) — a 500% advantage for the RTX A6000. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 384-bit on the RTX A6000. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6 MB (RTX A6000) — the RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 48 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 768 GB/s+500% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A6000). 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) (RTX A6000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX A6000's 230W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (RTX A6000). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin EPS |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+6% | 99.2 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the RTX A6000 launched at $4649. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 96.8% cheaper ($4500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.9 (RTX A6000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 977.6% better value. The newer card here is RTX A6000 (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-97% | $4649 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.8+978% | 4.9 |
| Codename | TU117 | GA102 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #323 | #53 |
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