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

✅Costs $851 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 486.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Tesla P4: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla P4 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,004).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅+14.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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571.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $851 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 486.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Tesla P4: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla P4 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅+14.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,004).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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571.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla P4 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,869 vs 9,004 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Tesla P4 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Tesla P4 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Tesla P4 is about 571.1% more expensive on MSRP at $1,000 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 14.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1650 make more sense than Tesla P4?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla P4. The trade-off is that Tesla P4 currently gives you 14.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
1080p
low	94 FPS	103 FPS
medium	83 FPS	89 FPS
high	70 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	79 FPS
high	60 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	28 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
1080p
low	136 FPS	219 FPS
medium	113 FPS	177 FPS
high	94 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	159 FPS
medium	62 FPS	128 FPS
high	44 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	92 FPS
medium	27 FPS	73 FPS
high	21 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
1080p
low	323 FPS	405 FPS
medium	283 FPS	324 FPS
high	205 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	304 FPS
medium	202 FPS	243 FPS
high	151 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	203 FPS
medium	117 FPS	162 FPS
high	79 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
1080p
low	261 FPS	193 FPS
medium	211 FPS	159 FPS
high	191 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	134 FPS
medium	158 FPS	114 FPS
high	135 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	80 FPS
medium	74 FPS	64 FPS
high	65 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	38 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Tesla P4

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.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Tesla P4's 9,004 — the Tesla P4 leads by 14.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,004+14%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.704 TFLOPS+91%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+49%	1114 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L1 Cache	896 KB	960 KB+7%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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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 Tesla P4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 0% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P4
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	120.1+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 85.1% less ($851 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 486.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).