GRID RTX6000-8Q vs GeForce GTX 1650

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 74.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-74.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+74.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $500 for the GRID RTX6000-8Q, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1062.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1062.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($75)

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.

GRID RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-8Q and GeForce GTX 1650

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 74.3%. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	4,514	7,869+74%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+62%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1665 MHz+41%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	768 KB	896 KB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12_2	12
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 4th gen.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	20.1	104.9+422%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 85% less ($425 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1065.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).