GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P3000

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 65 and the Quadro P3000 is on rank 135, so the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

98%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#55

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

206%

#57

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

187%

#58

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

187%

#62

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

170%

#63

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

169%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#120

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1388%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

100%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

94%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

94%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

93%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

91%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

89%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

87%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P3000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $100 for the GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($80)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Quadro P3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design and Quadro P3000

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,309 points.

Quadro P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design scores 6,309 and the Quadro P3000 reaches 6,384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
G3D Mark Score	6,309	6,384+1%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	3840+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.458 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+414%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1645 MHz+37%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	64	240+275%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.4 MB+40%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P3000 has 6 GB. The Quadro P3000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
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 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P3000
TDP	50W-80%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	126.2+395%	25.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P3000 costs 20% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design) vs 79.8 (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 offers 26.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).