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 $5,550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2448.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Tesla P40: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla P40 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 11,808).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅+50.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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3724.8% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2448.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Tesla P40: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla P40 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+50.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 11,808).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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3724.8% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla P40 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Tesla P40 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 50.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 24 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 P40 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Tesla P40 is about 3724.8% more expensive on MSRP at $5,699 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 50.1% 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 P40?

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, lower power draw (75W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla P40. The trade-off is that Tesla P40 currently gives you 50.1% 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 P40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
1080p
low	94 FPS	243 FPS
medium	83 FPS	230 FPS
high	70 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	224 FPS
medium	74 FPS	189 FPS
high	60 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	120 FPS
medium	39 FPS	99 FPS
high	27 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	67 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Tesla P40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
1080p
low	136 FPS	326 FPS
medium	113 FPS	281 FPS
high	94 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	213 FPS
medium	62 FPS	179 FPS
high	44 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	103 FPS
medium	27 FPS	84 FPS
high	21 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	54 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Tesla P40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
1080p
low	323 FPS	531 FPS
medium	283 FPS	425 FPS
high	205 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	399 FPS
medium	202 FPS	319 FPS
high	151 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	266 FPS
medium	117 FPS	213 FPS
high	79 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	133 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Tesla P40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
1080p
low	261 FPS	473 FPS
medium	211 FPS	420 FPS
high	191 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	374 FPS
medium	158 FPS	319 FPS
high	135 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	240 FPS
medium	74 FPS	213 FPS
high	65 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	133 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Tesla P40

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 P40

The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Tesla P40's 11,808 — the Tesla P40 leads by 50.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	7,869	11,808+50%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	3840+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	11.76 TFLOPS+294%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+9%	1531 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	240+329%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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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 P40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the Tesla P40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	24 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). 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 (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla P40
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+122%	47.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 97.4% less ($5550 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.1 (Tesla P40) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2414.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).