GeForce GTX 1650
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell: 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 $700 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 212.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 16.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 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.
- ❌37.1% longer card at 229mm vs 167mm.
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
2025Why buy it
- ✅120.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
- ✅Measures 167mm instead of 229mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌469.8% HIGHER MSRP$849 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($849 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 14,363 — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell leads by 82.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1957 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 14,363+83% |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 4352+386% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 17.03 TFLOPS+471% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1957 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 136+143% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 4.3 MB+389% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell carries 16 GB. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 70W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 205.2+96% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 82.4% cheaper ($700 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 16.9 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 212.4% better value. The newer card here is RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-82% | $849 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.8+212% | 16.9 |
| Codename | TU117 | GB206 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #165 |
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