GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla T4

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla T4

2018Core: 585 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla T4 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 Tesla T4: 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

  • Costs $1,731 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
  • Delivers 877.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 10,153).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 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.
  • 36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

  • +29% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 1161.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,880 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Tesla T4 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 29% in PassMark G3D (10,153 vs 7,869), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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. The case is simple: a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,731 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $1,880, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 877.9% (52.8 vs 5.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Tesla T4 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla T4 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

Tesla T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the Tesla T4 leads by 29%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1590 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score
7,869
10,153+29%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
8.141 TFLOPS+173%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+5%
1590 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
160+186%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
2.5 MB+184%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla T4 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T4 carries 8 GB. Tesla T4 gives you 100% 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 Tesla T4. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
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 (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 76°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
TDP
75W
70W-7%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
168mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C-8%
76°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
145.0+38%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 92.1% cheaper ($1731 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.4 (Tesla T4) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 877.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla T4
MSRP
$149-92%
$1880
Performance per Dollar
52.8+878%
5.4
Codename
TU117
TU104
Release
April 23 2019
September 13 2018
Ranking
#323
#260

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